| 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 | $159.86 | 6.788% | $170.7113 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.64 | 6.154% | $261.8182 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.48 | 10.336% | $152.7933 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.51 | 7.251% | $194.6713 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.79 | 13.539% | $150.7684 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.25 | 7.191% | $268.2455 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.44 | 9.471% | $104.4791 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.97 | $1,303.4871 | $1,303.49 | $1,303.45 | $1,303.50 | |