| 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 | $158.34 | 9.317% | $173.0925 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.86 | 12.591% | $270.0608 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.48 | 4.424% | $250.0746 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.54 | 7.744% | $61.9959 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 6.224% | $153.8336 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.52 | 12.317% | $160.0742 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.72 | 8.670% | $182.2613 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.28 | $1,251.3929 | $1,251.38 | $1,251.35 | $1,251.50 | |