| 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 | $169.99 | 11.560% | $189.6408 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.80 | 5.857% | $179.7452 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.28 | 5.696% | $197.9475 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.65 | 4.503% | $171.0192 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 3.649% | $260.0657 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.82 | 12.841% | $30.264 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.79 | 9.112% | $118.7029 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.24 | $1,147.3853 | $1,147.39 | $1,147.35 | $1,147.30 | |