| 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 | $161.25 | 5.561% | $170.2171 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.29 | 7.785% | $149.0559 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.45 | 10.433% | $93.2607 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.94 | 8.617% | $102.0348 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.40 | 10.708% | $117.7933 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.57 | 12.195% | $263.1758 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.65 | 12.316% | $278.1506 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.55 | $1,173.6882 | $1,173.69 | $1,173.70 | $1,173.80 | |