| 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 | $169.80 | 5.526% | $179.1831 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.64 | 4.499% | $207.5768 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.40 | 11.368% | $92.8809 | $92.88 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.88 | 11.511% | $172.7082 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.47 | 9.347% | $171.0953 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.48 | 5.425% | $137.5585 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.85 | 8.545% | $249.4907 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.52 | $1,210.4935 | $1,210.50 | $1,210.55 | $1,210.60 | |