| 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 | $159.26 | 7.518% | $171.2332 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.55 | 5.152% | $259.2523 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.46 | 11.389% | $139.7486 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 7.400% | $266.8997 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.84 | 3.173% | $162.8483 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.40 | 11.222% | $17.1282 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.85 | 12.651% | $77.5602 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.87 | $1,094.6705 | $1,094.67 | $1,094.70 | $1,094.60 | |