| 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 | $157.70 | 3.596% | $163.3709 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.62 | 3.716% | $160.3657 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.92 | 13.564% | $103.2524 | $103.25 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.45 | 7.784% | $260.2445 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.55 | 12.813% | $243.1684 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.93 | 6.639% | $130.0249 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.88 | 9.196% | $71.9383 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.05 | $1,132.3651 | $1,132.36 | $1,132.30 | $1,132.40 | |