| 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 | 6.326% | $169.8558 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.88 | 13.822% | $155.7996 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.99 | 4.701% | $187.4043 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.69 | 8.285% | $249.8027 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.78 | 6.334% | $185.8506 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.85 | 9.595% | $266.1515 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.76 | 11.492% | $68.8575 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.70 | $1,283.7220 | $1,283.72 | $1,283.70 | $1,283.90 | |