| 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 | $164.73 | 3.332% | $170.2188 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.28 | 6.393% | $132.2252 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.63 | 5.458% | $211.5804 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.34 | 7.311% | $255.765 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.96 | 13.395% | $180.2527 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.88 | 8.703% | $249.8865 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.55 | 13.407% | $70.9361 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.37 | $1,270.8647 | $1,270.88 | $1,270.90 | $1,270.90 | |