| 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 | $148.55 | 12.823% | $167.5986 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.29 | 6.714% | $81.4121 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.90 | 12.104% | $173.6491 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.60 | 12.317% | $259.003 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.48 | 11.723% | $260.8509 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.77 | 5.186% | $16.5878 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.71 | 13.234% | $251.0511 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.30 | $1,210.1526 | $1,210.15 | $1,210.15 | $1,210.20 | |