| 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 | $159.48 | 6.784% | $170.2991 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.75 | 9.384% | $181.304 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.60 | 10.541% | $268.1725 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.71 | 10.716% | $197.8606 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.42 | 8.724% | $190.7236 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.75 | 8.468% | $161.3462 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.85 | 13.126% | $111.8251 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.56 | $1,281.5311 | $1,281.53 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.50 | |