| 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 | $156.45 | 8.485% | $169.7248 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 12.108% | $238.3304 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.42 | 11.713% | $88.7225 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.45 | 8.656% | $131.9627 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.95 | 5.700% | $110.9322 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.79 | 9.406% | $257.9684 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.50 | 4.171% | $205.7377 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.15 | $1,203.3787 | $1,203.37 | $1,203.35 | $1,203.30 | |