| 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 | $165.26 | 3.485% | $171.0193 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.52 | 3.525% | $240.7163 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.60 | 7.748% | $25.4285 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.27 | 3.600% | $232.3437 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 10.575% | $270.1237 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.51 | 6.279% | $86.628 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.47 | 11.687% | $232.8339 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.92 | $1,259.0934 | $1,259.09 | $1,259.10 | $1,258.90 | |