| 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 | $159.95 | 8.577% | $173.6689 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.36 | 12.578% | $191.7879 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.79 | 8.874% | $10.6588 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.44 | 6.352% | $79.1684 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.66 | 9.788% | $271.901 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 10.556% | $256.3241 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.95 | 3.327% | $245.8666 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.00 | $1,229.3757 | $1,229.38 | $1,229.30 | $1,229.50 | |