| 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 | $156.65 | 9.640% | $171.7511 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.96 | 7.529% | $169.8528 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.60 | 6.487% | $232.7806 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 4.867% | $169.6119 | $169.61 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.27 | 4.151% | $74.2284 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.50 | 9.532% | $172.5129 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 13.457% | $279.7055 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.25 | $1,270.4432 | $1,270.44 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.50 | |