| 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 | $164.30 | 3.579% | $170.1803 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.43 | 8.121% | $224.2754 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.98 | 11.588% | $150.6215 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.45 | 9.695% | $88.2496 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.45 | 12.282% | $250.8941 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 12.461% | $62.5396 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 9.572% | $271.7166 | $271.72 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.20 | $1,218.4771 | $1,218.48 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.40 | |