| 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 | $159.25 | 6.671% | $169.8736 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.68 | 4.473% | $254.5798 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.39 | 9.680% | $195.6582 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.31 | 5.748% | $87.0412 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.80 | 13.313% | $54.1636 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.70 | 11.851% | $272.5809 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.29 | 6.858% | $251.4262 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.42 | $1,285.3235 | $1,285.32 | $1,285.35 | $1,285.40 | |