| 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 | $159.54 | 6.681% | $170.1989 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.96 | 13.673% | $89.7562 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.28 | 10.546% | $231.3507 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.27 | 6.496% | $121.693 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.55 | 3.492% | $254.1246 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.96 | 5.576% | $153.043 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.36 | 8.233% | $125.9399 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.92 | $1,146.1063 | $1,146.10 | $1,146.10 | $1,146.10 | |