| 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 | $159.25 | 6.783% | $170.0519 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.25 | 7.455% | $139.9601 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.27 | 11.706% | $134.3488 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.88 | 11.399% | $189.2446 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.82 | 7.543% | $25.6167 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.45 | 5.544% | $33.1936 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.45 | 4.405% | $249.9978 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.37 | $942.4135 | $942.41 | $942.40 | $942.40 | |