| 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 | $155.53 | 9.812% | $170.7906 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.26 | 13.622% | $260.4898 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.69 | 8.556% | $258.0268 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.44 | 13.352% | $280.4782 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.71 | 11.675% | $244.2444 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.62 | 8.375% | $67.8644 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.79 | 10.488% | $268.2538 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,394.04 | $1,550.1480 | $1,550.14 | $1,550.20 | $1,550.20 | |