| 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 | $169.78 | 6.228% | $180.3539 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.45 | 6.326% | $249.2813 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.29 | 7.399% | $56.1589 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.78 | 8.616% | $6.278 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.44 | 9.413% | $174.4481 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.26 | 8.245% | $162.6489 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.56 | 12.798% | $51.3908 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.56 | $880.5599 | $880.56 | $880.60 | $880.60 | |