| 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 | $159.25 | 7.271% | $170.8291 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.83 | 3.123% | $258.6634 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.50 | 6.238% | $149.2644 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.55 | 13.706% | $188.2403 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.99 | 5.353% | $25.2742 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.27 | 5.284% | $174.0029 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 7.702% | $270.1058 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.18 | $1,236.3801 | $1,236.37 | $1,236.35 | $1,236.40 | |