| 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 | $159.58 | 8.227% | $172.7086 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.51 | 9.581% | $251.4994 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.48 | 10.182% | $233.0129 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.92 | 12.664% | $263.5436 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.64 | 8.515% | $179.7442 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.47 | 11.102% | $170.5082 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.65 | 11.285% | $267.8074 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,394.25 | $1,538.8243 | $1,538.82 | $1,538.80 | $1,538.70 | |