| 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 | $152.31 | 12.269% | $170.9969 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.54 | 12.191% | $265.3766 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.73 | 8.367% | $248.9515 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.83 | 12.218% | $86.2171 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.48 | 8.630% | $212.3499 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.40 | 10.415% | $8.1707 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.63 | 9.853% | $267.6349 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.92 | $1,259.6976 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.70 | |