| 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 | $157.57 | 4.496% | $164.6543 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.37 | 8.108% | $212.2917 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.39 | 10.846% | $143.4236 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.62 | 5.822% | $169.9713 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.74 | 13.776% | $271.6288 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 4.451% | $251.2047 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.50 | 3.659% | $35.7624 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.69 | $1,248.9368 | $1,248.92 | $1,248.90 | $1,249.00 | |