| 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 | $159.82 | 6.517% | $170.2355 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.28 | 10.852% | $240.8592 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.75 | 6.832% | $83.0619 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.80 | 10.811% | $177.076 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.90 | 13.109% | $214.794 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.27 | 4.160% | $144.022 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.80 | 8.758% | $206.4227 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.62 | $1,236.4713 | $1,236.47 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.50 | |