| 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 | $170.99 | 4.337% | $178.4058 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.35 | 6.287% | $222.5118 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.38 | 8.412% | $255.1802 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.71 | 10.362% | $159.7049 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 12.126% | $18.6466 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.54 | 11.281% | $273.2394 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.99 | 8.742% | $24.9998 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.59 | $1,132.6885 | $1,132.69 | $1,132.70 | $1,132.60 | |