| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $155.57 | 9.421% | $170.2262 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.94 | 7.841% | $242.5775 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.58 | 10.133% | $190.0675 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.82 | 10.408% | $88.1277 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.56 | 5.705% | $229.9718 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.36 | 3.204% | $14.8201 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.99 | 9.109% | $93.8228 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.82 | $1,029.6136 | $1,029.62 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.60 | |