| 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 | $159.72 | 6.676% | $170.3829 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.62 | 12.298% | $42.2465 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.47 | 3.185% | $12.8672 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.68 | 5.828% | $258.94 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.46 | 11.658% | $257.327 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 9.595% | $260.5402 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.96 | 4.777% | $201.1299 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.64 | $1,203.4337 | $1,203.44 | $1,203.50 | $1,203.30 | |