| 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 | $158.47 | 7.447% | $170.2713 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.87 | 9.237% | $271.8581 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.78 | 8.832% | $267.4873 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.66 | 12.806% | $32.3302 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.71 | 13.623% | $157.6065 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.31 | 11.152% | $197.0836 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.65 | 4.235% | $164.3265 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.45 | $1,260.9635 | $1,260.97 | $1,261.00 | $1,261.00 | |