| 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 | $227.30 | 5.488% | $239.7742 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.72 | 7.763% | $169.9638 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.28 | 4.456% | $184.135 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.73 | 11.617% | $184.9829 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.57 | 11.551% | $176.8864 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 6.232% | $167.6341 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.42 | 8.714% | $138.5234 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.82 | $1,261.8998 | $1,261.89 | $1,261.90 | $1,261.90 | |