| 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 | $159.87 | 4.370% | $166.8563 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.51 | 13.602% | $242.5516 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.57 | 8.714% | $238.7033 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.61 | 3.498% | $246.9566 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.95 | 12.794% | $148.8317 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.53 | 5.216% | $238.3458 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.44 | 7.453% | $119.7456 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.48 | $1,401.9909 | $1,402.00 | $1,402.00 | $1,402.00 | |