| 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 | $170.62 | 3.447% | $176.5013 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.39 | 9.409% | $240.0324 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.29 | 9.445% | $93.3456 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.66 | 5.259% | $10.168 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.78 | 8.251% | $128.5805 | $128.58 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.32 | 8.681% | $236.1855 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.55 | 12.287% | $247.649 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.61 | $1,132.4623 | $1,132.47 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.40 | |