| 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 | $170.38 | 5.315% | $179.4357 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.59 | 4.850% | $207.1731 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.41 | 11.791% | $251.9881 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.56 | 11.575% | $204.8071 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 3.458% | $248.5889 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.98 | 12.228% | $148.1185 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.36 | 6.108% | $84.2073 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.56 | $1,324.3187 | $1,324.33 | $1,324.30 | $1,324.30 | |