| 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 | $161.50 | 4.523% | $168.8046 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.88 | 7.278% | $265.9207 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.26 | 6.581% | $251.8083 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.44 | 3.604% | $43.9695 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.78 | 6.363% | $152.9287 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.47 | 3.207% | $122.2693 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.79 | 7.806% | $252.0396 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.12 | $1,257.7407 | $1,257.74 | $1,257.70 | $1,257.70 | |