| 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 | $159.54 | 6.711% | $170.2467 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 13.491% | $236.5152 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.46 | 11.369% | $244.4104 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.77 | 13.495% | $167.7116 | $167.71 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.50 | 4.166% | $138.02 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.46 | 13.180% | $231.4078 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.87 | 13.221% | $231.9559 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.00 | $1,420.2676 | $1,420.28 | $1,420.20 | $1,420.20 | |