| 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 | $158.72 | 3.783% | $164.7244 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.42 | 12.859% | $273.5928 | $273.59 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.27 | 9.764% | $225.3126 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.93 | 3.513% | $49.6138 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.84 | 12.452% | $197.7356 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.74 | 5.593% | $147.5557 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.71 | 6.636% | $202.2992 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.63 | $1,260.8341 | $1,260.83 | $1,260.80 | $1,260.80 | |