| 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 | $151.40 | 12.305% | $170.0298 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.52 | 9.575% | $264.6455 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 3.418% | $245.6488 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.25 | 3.426% | $251.5837 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 10.114% | $9.5799 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.93 | 9.765% | $95.4187 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.89 | 11.234% | $93.3142 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.22 | $1,130.2206 | $1,130.22 | $1,130.25 | $1,130.10 | |