| 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 | $161.63 | 7.476% | $173.7135 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.31 | 3.812% | $254.6612 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.39 | 10.414% | $53.4293 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.56 | 3.493% | $159.9588 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.55 | 5.398% | $231.4013 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.29 | 12.426% | $258.9058 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.53 | 8.552% | $164.4888 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.26 | $1,296.5587 | $1,296.56 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.60 | |