| 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 | $165.71 | 3.735% | $171.8993 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.64 | 10.511% | $230.5702 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.83 | 13.567% | $20.249 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.97 | 10.692% | $187.0363 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.69 | 6.730% | $204.5907 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.95 | 9.144% | $171.3015 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.80 | 12.586% | $278.9881 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.59 | $1,264.6351 | $1,264.64 | $1,264.65 | $1,264.60 | |