| 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 | $159.73 | 9.375% | $174.7047 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.30 | 13.358% | $224.7889 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.45 | 8.251% | $260.2895 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.50 | 4.753% | $169.1761 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.40 | 12.392% | $198.2595 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.62 | 10.844% | $262.2791 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 7.748% | $268.1093 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,421.83 | $1,557.6071 | $1,557.61 | $1,557.65 | $1,557.70 | |