| 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 | $234.81 | 5.243% | $247.1211 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.52 | 8.862% | $170.3908 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.41 | 11.363% | $234.3189 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.90 | 9.542% | $181.7302 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.45 | 12.236% | $212.6311 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.89 | 6.566% | $106.4488 | $106.45 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.71 | 12.361% | $12.0339 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.69 | $1,164.6748 | $1,164.67 | $1,164.70 | $1,164.50 | |