| 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 | $153.78 | 9.683% | $168.6705 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.68 | 10.187% | $236.5495 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.45 | 9.646% | $168.2518 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.28 | 10.215% | $189.8784 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.65 | 10.647% | $187.7126 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 13.341% | $236.5993 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.87 | 5.325% | $72.5373 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.46 | $1,260.1994 | $1,260.20 | $1,260.20 | $1,260.20 | |