| 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 | $152.26 | 5.543% | $160.6998 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.84 | 7.281% | $212.2447 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.62 | 5.131% | $123.6551 | $123.66 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.92 | 12.860% | $252.7161 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.78 | 8.675% | $54.0984 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.63 | 8.613% | $191.8431 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.43 | 7.125% | $268.2731 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.48 | $1,263.5303 | $1,263.53 | $1,263.50 | $1,263.50 | |