| 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 | $159.51 | 7.617% | $171.6599 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.58 | 10.172% | $238.6105 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.84 | 9.455% | $208.8839 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.42 | 3.688% | $147.6724 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.38 | 4.792% | $258.1865 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.80 | 3.508% | $92.9502 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.83 | 8.330% | $139.5615 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.36 | $1,257.5249 | $1,257.52 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.70 | |