| 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 | $158.59 | 7.332% | $170.2178 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.68 | 6.551% | $27.3623 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.51 | 4.242% | $254.8821 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.52 | 13.507% | $203.7678 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.65 | 10.697% | $236.5041 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.98 | 6.390% | $165.9471 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.37 | 13.298% | $78.5948 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.30 | $1,137.2760 | $1,137.27 | $1,137.25 | $1,137.30 | |