| 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 | $157.70 | 8.602% | $171.2654 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.93 | 7.557% | $260.2127 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.27 | 5.112% | $262.0127 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.65 | 4.111% | $239.0909 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.44 | 13.273% | $180.6025 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.29 | 7.466% | $59.418 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.75 | 6.393% | $62.5059 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.03 | $1,235.1081 | $1,235.11 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.10 | |