| 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 | $146.60 | 8.637% | $159.2618 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.44 | 3.471% | $69.7808 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.85 | 10.676% | $184.6629 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.30 | 8.858% | $140.7534 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.49 | 11.742% | $227.3838 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.34 | 10.684% | $274.8726 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.60 | 5.596% | $174.867 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.62 | $1,231.5823 | $1,231.57 | $1,231.55 | $1,231.80 | |