| 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 | $159.76 | 6.859% | $170.7179 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.74 | 12.424% | $193.077 | $193.08 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.74 | 8.775% | $260.7772 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.91 | 6.663% | $211.0967 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.75 | 12.456% | $222.3817 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.72 | 9.115% | $176.4608 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 6.328% | $265.2671 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.10 | $1,499.7784 | $1,499.79 | $1,499.80 | $1,499.90 | |