| 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 | $159.25 | 6.603% | $169.7653 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.69 | 13.276% | $229.5991 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.74 | 8.305% | $105.8573 | $105.86 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.67 | 5.615% | $186.59 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.93 | 11.813% | $79.309 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.32 | 7.446% | $249.6185 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.88 | 8.476% | $266.7208 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.48 | $1,287.4600 | $1,287.47 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.50 | |