| 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 | $157.69 | 7.853% | $170.0734 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 10.166% | $17.3842 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.94 | 5.284% | $253.6713 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.65 | 12.807% | $261.3174 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.59 | 8.355% | $202.1796 | $202.18 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.38 | 3.667% | $246.0847 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.69 | 12.681% | $86.4151 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.72 | $1,237.1257 | $1,237.12 | $1,237.10 | $1,237.20 | |