| 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 | $159.90 | 6.351% | $170.0552 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.92 | 11.854% | $141.9651 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 3.372% | $81.1884 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.37 | 13.580% | $143.531 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.32 | 4.420% | $221.7045 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 4.125% | $257.1575 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.29 | 11.822% | $201.6039 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.31 | $1,217.2056 | $1,217.21 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.30 | |