| 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 | $159.70 | 6.235% | $169.6573 | $169.66 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.42 | 4.295% | $228.8441 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.70 | 11.725% | $142.6728 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.76 | 11.498% | $208.2337 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.68 | 5.719% | $196.299 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.87 | 5.525% | $160.2608 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.82 | 4.365% | $151.1414 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.95 | $1,257.1091 | $1,257.10 | $1,257.10 | $1,257.10 | |