| 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 | $159.28 | 7.270% | $170.8597 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.34 | 11.462% | $233.3346 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.30 | 9.507% | $109.8355 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.81 | 11.435% | $200.3713 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.83 | 12.280% | $278.2635 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.84 | 12.600% | $257.6738 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.32 | 7.307% | $35.7547 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.72 | $1,286.0931 | $1,286.08 | $1,286.05 | $1,286.20 | |