| 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 | $157.53 | 8.469% | $170.8712 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.85 | 13.469% | $230.1719 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.31 | 7.693% | $262.0278 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.88 | 4.526% | $246.5559 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.30 | 11.384% | $103.9213 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.46 | 10.395% | $257.7282 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.81 | 6.780% | $200.5435 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.14 | $1,471.8198 | $1,471.82 | $1,471.80 | $1,471.80 | |