| 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 | $159.81 | 6.413% | $170.0586 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.88 | 9.681% | $62.3866 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.29 | 11.633% | $56.1402 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.35 | 12.513% | $225.4198 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.99 | 11.633% | $137.2974 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.76 | 9.112% | $267.0625 | $267.06 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.82 | 11.624% | $235.3257 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.90 | $1,153.6908 | $1,153.70 | $1,153.70 | $1,153.70 | |