| 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 | $170.32 | 4.429% | $177.8635 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.66 | 9.234% | $186.4187 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.57 | 5.433% | $32.2309 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.73 | 8.785% | $185.7286 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.67 | 12.345% | $188.3689 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.65 | 4.602% | $236.0344 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.72 | 11.183% | $233.173 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.32 | $1,239.8180 | $1,239.81 | $1,239.80 | $1,239.80 | |