| 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 | $160.55 | 6.149% | $170.4222 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.78 | 12.549% | $264.2425 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.77 | 8.171% | $217.1749 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.97 | 9.483% | $78.7949 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.58 | 13.469% | $12.005 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.62 | 7.794% | $176.3725 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.35 | 4.646% | $240.0056 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.62 | $1,159.0176 | $1,159.01 | $1,158.95 | $1,159.00 | |