| 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 | $160.47 | 6.279% | $170.5459 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.64 | 12.581% | $149.3274 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 3.334% | $236.0562 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.45 | 7.320% | $224.7817 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.37 | 6.384% | $72.7347 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 4.646% | $119.1499 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.91 | 7.830% | $210.1715 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.14 | $1,182.7673 | $1,182.77 | $1,182.80 | $1,182.70 | |