| 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 | $160.65 | 7.253% | $172.3019 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.80 | 4.383% | $257.6172 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.34 | 13.654% | $216.329 | $216.33 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.93 | 9.777% | $234.8459 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.47 | 6.670% | $188.2405 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.32 | 5.709% | $42.6219 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.48 | 11.350% | $149.7435 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.99 | $1,261.6999 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.50 | |