| 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 | $156.69 | 4.246% | $163.3431 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.59 | 8.732% | $49.5709 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.38 | 7.791% | $248.3289 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.99 | 3.871% | $111.1316 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.46 | 13.807% | $59.7032 | $59.70 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.91 | 11.779% | $270.4046 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.91 | 13.377% | $237.9897 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.93 | $1,140.4720 | $1,140.46 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.40 | |