| 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 | $156.44 | 8.731% | $170.0988 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.85 | 3.182% | $256.7684 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.97 | 12.611% | $245.4582 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.38 | 7.246% | $39.0161 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.67 | 6.546% | $71.0342 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.59 | 3.290% | $252.637 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.69 | 9.701% | $243.1961 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.59 | $1,278.2088 | $1,278.22 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.20 | |