| 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 | $157.80 | 8.574% | $171.3298 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.49 | 4.813% | $214.3321 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.74 | 3.725% | $208.2176 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.47 | 9.352% | $259.6782 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.34 | 12.186% | $67.693 | $67.69 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.57 | 5.211% | $36.3714 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.73 | 5.852% | $58.9913 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.14 | $1,016.6134 | $1,016.61 | $1,016.65 | $1,016.60 | |