| 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 | $157.40 | 7.859% | $169.7701 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.41 | 6.596% | $231.7504 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.26 | 7.171% | $238.1983 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.48 | 13.601% | $273.1877 | $273.19 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.88 | 11.319% | $206.9198 | $206.92 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.95 | 13.768% | $229.7545 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.46 | 12.178% | $236.0898 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,435.84 | $1,585.6706 | $1,585.67 | $1,585.65 | $1,585.80 | |