| 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 | $160.57 | 6.271% | $170.6393 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.96 | 7.820% | $142.2793 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.65 | 13.271% | $140.0596 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.44 | 8.612% | $230.7353 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.72 | 8.593% | $194.0774 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.69 | 3.467% | $138.325 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.95 | 12.767% | $243.5203 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.98 | $1,259.6362 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.60 | |