| 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 | 5.221% | $178.8652 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.90 | 4.349% | $233.6374 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.96 | 9.105% | $137.4287 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.93 | 8.656% | $208.5435 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.26 | 7.382% | $236.5196 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.42 | 9.315% | $162.2453 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.49 | 4.585% | $103.0058 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.95 | $1,260.2455 | $1,260.26 | $1,260.25 | $1,260.10 | |