| 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 | $163.37 | 5.129% | $171.7492 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.33 | 7.866% | $130.8738 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.94 | 8.215% | $247.7474 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 9.215% | $40.1802 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.88 | 11.581% | $237.5336 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 9.488% | $273.2164 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.99 | 7.667% | $169.0264 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.84 | $1,270.3270 | $1,270.33 | $1,270.35 | $1,270.20 | |