| 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 | $159.43 | 6.192% | $169.3019 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.92 | 6.720% | $171.7338 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.71 | 7.368% | $58.741 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.77 | 9.481% | $211.0465 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.87 | 10.785% | $226.9652 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.25 | 11.855% | $250.8348 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.78 | 8.866% | $128.2224 | $128.22 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.73 | $1,216.8456 | $1,216.84 | $1,216.85 | $1,216.70 | |