| 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 | $157.35 | 7.821% | $169.6563 | $169.66 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.69 | 3.298% | $190.7811 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.90 | 11.538% | $236.349 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.98 | 5.502% | $253.1837 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.54 | 10.495% | $196.1728 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.76 | 6.770% | $127.8678 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.60 | 10.486% | $87.9469 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.82 | $1,261.9576 | $1,261.96 | $1,261.95 | $1,262.00 | |