| 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 | $159.37 | 6.661% | $169.9856 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.73 | 7.377% | $75.9478 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.57 | 8.681% | $120.1686 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 7.462% | $269.2998 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.95 | 7.672% | $210.9833 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.71 | 13.738% | $233.9704 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.86 | 8.509% | $194.0792 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.79 | $1,274.4347 | $1,274.44 | $1,274.45 | $1,274.50 | |