| 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 | $250.56 | 6.624% | $267.1571 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.43 | 5.631% | $173.6891 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.76 | 12.400% | $230.1502 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.94 | 3.372% | $8.2077 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.47 | 5.233% | $102.5706 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.78 | 9.820% | $155.7028 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.60 | 11.583% | $233.878 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.54 | $1,171.3555 | $1,171.36 | $1,171.35 | $1,171.50 | |