| 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 | $159.98 | 5.697% | $169.0941 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.38 | 5.186% | $143.4527 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.86 | 6.855% | $247.754 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.83 | 13.751% | $209.1085 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.73 | 6.666% | $264.2437 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 9.206% | $156.5796 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.95 | 8.303% | $87.6713 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.11 | $1,277.9039 | $1,277.89 | $1,277.90 | $1,278.00 | |