| 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 | $156.70 | 8.108% | $169.4052 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.84 | 6.477% | $74.3635 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.63 | 12.750% | $204.7878 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.26 | 13.658% | $281.0308 | $281.03 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.67 | 5.834% | $126.6515 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.35 | 8.392% | $149.9603 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.41 | 5.510% | $262.0974 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.86 | $1,268.2965 | $1,268.30 | $1,268.30 | $1,268.40 | |