| 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 | $170.60 | 5.373% | $179.7663 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.37 | 11.265% | $96.0996 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.59 | 10.330% | $139.6667 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.58 | 11.279% | $220.9778 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.52 | 10.140% | $176.7967 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.38 | 6.548% | $131.4589 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.32 | 7.148% | $257.4981 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.36 | $1,202.2641 | $1,202.28 | $1,202.25 | $1,202.40 | |