| 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 | $170.59 | 5.695% | $180.3051 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.53 | 7.248% | $156.078 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.39 | 9.459% | $241.2367 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.53 | 9.393% | $228.1172 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.26 | 9.157% | $34.1225 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.96 | 6.802% | $250.942 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.99 | 12.177% | $269.2136 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.25 | $1,360.0151 | $1,360.02 | $1,360.00 | $1,359.90 | |