| 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 | $156.71 | 9.535% | $171.6523 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.78 | 4.550% | $218.2795 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.39 | 13.707% | $211.9385 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 3.673% | $234.2595 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.33 | 9.704% | $128.7157 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.75 | 12.380% | $178.4033 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.69 | 7.325% | $122.0178 | $122.02 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.61 | $1,265.2666 | $1,265.27 | $1,265.25 | $1,265.30 | |