| 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 | $170.30 | 4.618% | $178.1645 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.26 | 12.707% | $239.2319 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.35 | 9.561% | $269.9035 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.54 | 7.278% | $218.3536 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.46 | 8.422% | $5.9198 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.56 | 3.427% | $114.3489 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.65 | 10.621% | $99.1717 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.12 | $1,125.0939 | $1,125.08 | $1,125.05 | $1,125.10 | |