| 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 | $160.84 | 7.240% | $172.4848 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.76 | 5.298% | $240.8797 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.73 | 5.585% | $172.8743 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.98 | 10.460% | $202.1197 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.42 | 8.790% | $170.1693 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 8.216% | $270.3885 | $270.39 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.89 | 10.309% | $28.559 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.48 | $1,257.4753 | $1,257.47 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.60 | |