| 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 | $170.75 | 5.167% | $179.5727 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.57 | 4.717% | $252.9649 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.99 | 8.545% | $7.5873 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.87 | 8.157% | $27.9802 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.64 | 9.383% | $252.281 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.42 | 12.232% | $208.1006 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.41 | 5.151% | $209.6816 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.65 | $1,138.1683 | $1,138.16 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.30 | |