| 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 | $159.27 | 7.415% | $171.0799 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.88 | 12.221% | $160.3414 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.99 | 3.601% | $215.4797 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.64 | 11.731% | $115.798 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.55 | 13.417% | $258.0804 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.90 | 5.373% | $89.4617 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.91 | 11.644% | $262.2629 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.14 | $1,272.5040 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.55 | $1,272.60 | |