| 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 | $162.46 | 7.487% | $174.6234 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.47 | 6.378% | $176.0237 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.30 | 10.559% | $221.4497 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.98 | 7.539% | $259.1475 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.79 | 12.830% | $86.6422 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.86 | 10.131% | $106.6729 | $106.67 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.26 | 10.154% | $245.9298 | $245.93 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.12 | $1,270.4892 | $1,270.48 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.30 | |