| 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 | $170.76 | 6.194% | $181.3369 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 3.846% | $137.5648 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.30 | 10.796% | $236.3279 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.62 | 12.812% | $253.3983 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.57 | 4.836% | $245.9138 | $245.91 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.39 | 3.822% | $166.5201 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.68 | 11.202% | $236.5044 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,348.79 | $1,457.5662 | $1,457.56 | $1,457.55 | $1,457.50 | |