| 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 | $161.39 | 6.369% | $171.6689 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.46 | 8.530% | $124.2234 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.81 | 12.423% | $275.2227 | $275.22 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.42 | 10.512% | $78.9277 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.87 | 9.319% | $269.8758 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.62 | 10.208% | $145.0558 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.96 | 8.684% | $177.1114 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.53 | $1,242.0857 | $1,242.09 | $1,242.05 | $1,242.10 | |