| 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 | $158.94 | 4.685% | $166.3863 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.70 | 4.472% | $127.1424 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.68 | 11.457% | $140.0792 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.76 | 8.710% | $264.9915 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.33 | 6.638% | $247.7521 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.80 | 5.450% | $198.0351 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.81 | 12.498% | $161.7834 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.02 | $1,306.1700 | $1,306.17 | $1,306.25 | $1,306.20 | |