| 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 | $159.53 | 7.152% | $170.9396 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.54 | 11.625% | $203.7603 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.63 | 4.254% | $171.6334 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.51 | 11.410% | $195.5357 | $195.54 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.50 | 13.705% | $59.6951 | $59.70 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.44 | 11.260% | $196.3071 | $196.31 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.38 | 8.503% | $253.2243 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.53 | $1,251.0955 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.00 | |