| 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 | $157.47 | 7.512% | $169.2991 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.53 | 12.837% | $155.1847 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.83 | 10.454% | $218.5111 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.35 | 6.799% | $186.2041 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.66 | 6.217% | $258.8083 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.97 | 12.837% | $282.0586 | $282.06 | $282.05 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.86 | 5.744% | $146.8361 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.67 | $1,416.9020 | $1,416.90 | $1,416.90 | $1,416.90 | |