| 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 | $154.78 | 5.508% | $163.3053 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.92 | 11.776% | $41.2677 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.69 | 7.289% | $258.2339 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.42 | 12.253% | $140.7877 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.37 | 13.398% | $266.9049 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.25 | 3.822% | $211.0182 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.51 | 7.398% | $84.3182 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.94 | $1,165.8359 | $1,165.84 | $1,165.80 | $1,165.80 | |