| 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 | $157.64 | 3.566% | $163.2614 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.48 | 3.309% | $122.4005 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.25 | 11.805% | $239.5422 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.54 | 7.671% | $263.2987 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.47 | 9.638% | $56.4307 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.53 | 3.570% | $16.0844 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.77 | 10.535% | $226.3425 | $226.34 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.68 | $1,087.3604 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.30 | |