| 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 | $170.26 | 3.444% | $176.1238 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.80 | 12.560% | $179.8709 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.31 | 11.418% | $164.1299 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.46 | 9.555% | $140.7344 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.43 | 8.420% | $256.3374 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.38 | 7.367% | $235.5417 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.49 | 3.304% | $73.852 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.13 | $1,226.5901 | $1,226.58 | $1,226.60 | $1,226.50 | |