| 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 | $158.94 | 7.165% | $170.3281 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.60 | 3.190% | $68.7245 | $68.72 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.54 | 12.500% | $72.6075 | $72.61 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.95 | 13.854% | $257.2531 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.96 | 10.145% | $212.5358 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.87 | 3.782% | $228.1855 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.53 | 3.794% | $260.0351 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.39 | $1,269.6696 | $1,269.68 | $1,269.70 | $1,269.60 | |