| 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 | $152.34 | 12.678% | $171.6537 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.90 | 10.199% | $213.6759 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.47 | 12.725% | $191.0351 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.42 | 12.196% | $232.7169 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.61 | 8.616% | $222.2392 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.27 | 8.757% | $264.5732 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.87 | 5.403% | $255.9923 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,413.88 | $1,551.8863 | $1,551.89 | $1,551.90 | $1,551.90 | |