| 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 | $158.91 | 7.377% | $170.6328 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.73 | 5.777% | $265.2147 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.46 | 3.710% | $69.9628 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.87 | 4.463% | $159.6926 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.53 | 13.720% | $216.6707 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.82 | 9.572% | $252.9141 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.92 | 7.774% | $116.3097 | $116.31 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.24 | $1,251.3974 | $1,251.38 | $1,251.35 | $1,251.40 | |