| 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 | $156.91 | 8.442% | $170.1563 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.49 | 7.819% | $168.726 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 4.797% | $259.5926 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.48 | 7.511% | $60.7222 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.87 | 11.817% | $194.4162 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.40 | 10.543% | $86.6657 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.38 | 12.334% | $168.9279 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.24 | $1,109.2069 | $1,109.22 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.20 | |