| 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 | $161.29 | 6.445% | $171.6851 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.34 | 7.760% | $135.0664 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.37 | 10.214% | $267.1257 | $267.13 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.79 | 10.408% | $82.5741 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.66 | 3.344% | $220.8048 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.52 | 7.288% | $192.6034 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.78 | 11.584% | $189.4473 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.75 | $1,259.3068 | $1,259.31 | $1,259.30 | $1,259.30 | |