| 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 | $171.29 | 5.297% | $180.3632 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.96 | 6.115% | $147.4574 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.93 | 11.768% | $126.2196 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.58 | 9.553% | $140.8632 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.32 | 4.766% | $235.0111 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.78 | 7.623% | $269.897 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.64 | 12.206% | $131.9991 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.50 | $1,231.8106 | $1,231.81 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.90 | |