| 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 | $152.82 | 11.547% | $170.4661 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.38 | 10.841% | $71.3594 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.59 | 5.840% | $218.6549 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.67 | 6.146% | $260.7689 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.99 | 7.497% | $224.658 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 8.315% | $215.9584 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.57 | 3.753% | $95.0066 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.40 | $1,256.8723 | $1,256.88 | $1,256.80 | $1,257.10 | |