| 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 | $161.74 | 6.465% | $172.1965 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.33 | 8.848% | $272.4792 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.95 | 9.767% | $130.5678 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.45 | 9.648% | $259.2627 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.99 | 13.820% | $253.8072 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.69 | 9.169% | $271.4924 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.28 | 9.366% | $47.3336 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.43 | $1,407.1394 | $1,407.14 | $1,407.15 | $1,407.20 | |