| 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 | 10.526% | $188.5463 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.45 | 5.459% | $146.008 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 8.854% | $229.4533 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.93 | 9.640% | $116.1417 | $116.14 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.62 | 11.844% | $120.3665 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.88 | 3.518% | $207.947 | $207.95 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 5.406% | $256.0523 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.18 | $1,264.5151 | $1,264.52 | $1,264.50 | $1,264.50 | |