| 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 | $159.57 | 6.790% | $170.4048 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.41 | 5.273% | $119.3901 | $119.39 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.33 | 3.599% | $215.8278 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.25 | 9.740% | $25.5146 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.47 | 9.339% | $172.1761 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.28 | 7.380% | $117.3449 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.31 | 3.240% | $138.6616 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.62 | $959.3199 | $959.31 | $959.35 | $959.30 | |