| 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 | $159.75 | 6.762% | $170.5523 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.33 | 11.376% | $177.4554 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.55 | 6.486% | $153.9255 | $153.93 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.78 | 4.416% | $58.2432 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.86 | 12.635% | $79.8132 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.68 | 10.447% | $218.3316 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.30 | 11.542% | $259.1121 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.25 | $1,117.4333 | $1,117.43 | $1,117.45 | $1,117.40 | |