| 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 | $200.75 | 9.719% | $220.2609 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.67 | 5.692% | $179.3276 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.29 | 11.645% | $263.806 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.72 | 4.855% | $166.4259 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 5.467% | $17.6763 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.55 | 5.351% | $234.4587 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 10.424% | $188.0852 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.07 | $1,270.0406 | $1,270.06 | $1,270.10 | $1,270.10 | |