| 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 | $170.44 | 8.667% | $185.212 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.32 | 6.237% | $165.0073 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.54 | 4.548% | $165.7504 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.30 | 8.580% | $179.4827 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.60 | 12.544% | $270.7809 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.62 | 13.216% | $32.4024 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.62 | 11.661% | $248.5797 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.44 | $1,247.2154 | $1,247.21 | $1,247.25 | $1,247.30 | |