| 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 | $156.80 | 3.681% | $162.5718 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.40 | 7.779% | $61.8651 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.44 | 7.244% | $241.7709 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.43 | 12.721% | $38.8098 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.60 | 8.507% | $208.9845 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.37 | 8.249% | $228.8059 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.53 | 10.229% | $261.8269 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.57 | $1,204.6349 | $1,204.64 | $1,204.60 | $1,204.70 | |