| 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 | $159.89 | 8.540% | $173.5446 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.51 | 6.285% | $230.1177 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.29 | 11.339% | $240.8151 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 11.462% | $256.0839 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.30 | 12.364% | $226.1887 | $226.19 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.83 | 3.630% | $193.6119 | $193.61 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 7.392% | $200.4472 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,397.22 | $1,520.8091 | $1,520.81 | $1,520.80 | $1,520.70 | |