| 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 | $162.37 | 4.681% | $169.9705 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.31 | 7.498% | $155.1304 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.26 | 10.616% | $253.5982 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.74 | 13.832% | $277.4541 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.49 | 10.302% | $192.466 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.87 | 11.245% | $107.763 | $107.76 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.66 | 7.505% | $239.3706 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.70 | $1,395.7528 | $1,395.75 | $1,395.70 | $1,395.90 | |