| 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 | $157.96 | 7.622% | $169.9997 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.38 | 8.500% | $265.1523 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.91 | 4.457% | $214.0428 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.29 | 5.836% | $155.8858 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.86 | 13.305% | $177.7302 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.90 | 9.673% | $230.2036 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.29 | 4.351% | $134.9154 | $134.92 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.59 | $1,347.9298 | $1,347.93 | $1,347.95 | $1,347.90 | |