| 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 | $170.49 | 5.653% | $180.1278 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.45 | 8.633% | $217.7548 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.92 | 10.239% | $147.6321 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.64 | 7.270% | $78.9936 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.25 | 6.720% | $137.9356 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.34 | 10.296% | $226.4818 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 3.460% | $228.9363 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.37 | $1,217.8620 | $1,217.86 | $1,217.95 | $1,217.80 | |