| 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 | $159.57 | 6.637% | $170.1607 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.38 | 13.814% | $181.3968 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.69 | 3.869% | $179.3714 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.25 | 13.731% | $149.2719 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.83 | 7.221% | $221.7652 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.70 | 12.596% | $46.9525 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.60 | 7.522% | $255.4723 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.02 | $1,204.3908 | $1,204.39 | $1,204.30 | $1,204.60 | |