| 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 | 7.251% | $170.7972 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.50 | 3.112% | $143.8412 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.26 | 12.665% | $29.5858 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 8.399% | $16.997 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.35 | 11.700% | $181.345 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 4.528% | $258.9995 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.89 | 13.726% | $143.1697 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.71 | $944.7354 | $944.75 | $944.75 | $944.70 | |