| 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 | $170.72 | 7.578% | $183.6572 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.47 | 8.627% | $200.3842 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.46 | 4.400% | $126.8042 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.36 | 4.664% | $161.5594 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.39 | 8.551% | $152.3947 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.91 | 5.375% | $198.0102 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 8.424% | $264.4461 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.21 | $1,287.2560 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.30 | |