| 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 | $155.77 | 3.456% | $161.1534 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.73 | 6.441% | $260.4931 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.59 | 13.285% | $244.2311 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.82 | 6.727% | $257.02 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.74 | 10.360% | $209.3971 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.32 | 12.470% | $162.3167 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.55 | 3.306% | $56.3534 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.52 | $1,350.9648 | $1,350.96 | $1,350.95 | $1,351.00 | |