| 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 | $171.37 | 5.239% | $180.3481 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.65 | 3.653% | $161.3359 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.76 | 8.273% | $239.0235 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.51 | 3.586% | $237.7402 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.48 | 10.498% | $207.1617 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 13.834% | $250.0705 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.56 | 6.862% | $107.4604 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.01 | $1,383.1403 | $1,383.14 | $1,383.10 | $1,383.10 | |