| 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 | $158.70 | 6.315% | $168.7219 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.67 | 8.516% | $229.6958 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.98 | 7.525% | $260.189 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.54 | 3.606% | $160.1127 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.37 | 3.807% | $53.3257 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.41 | 8.583% | $174.178 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.85 | 13.704% | $151.0558 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.52 | $1,197.2789 | $1,197.29 | $1,197.30 | $1,197.30 | |