| 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 | $156.66 | 8.444% | $169.8884 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.31 | 8.614% | $268.6133 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.67 | 9.368% | $163.6911 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.89 | 13.404% | $138.2281 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.26 | 10.847% | $271.8634 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.85 | 5.393% | $93.6417 | $93.64 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.78 | 12.529% | $142.6643 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.42 | $1,248.5903 | $1,248.58 | $1,248.60 | $1,248.60 | |