| 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 | $139.73 | 7.539% | $150.2642 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.65 | 6.342% | $35.7841 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.83 | 7.777% | $256.326 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.31 | 4.818% | $259.2254 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.38 | 5.343% | $170.0025 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.94 | 7.852% | $260.9371 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.53 | 10.405% | $38.1228 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.37 | $1,170.6621 | $1,170.66 | $1,170.70 | $1,170.60 | |