| 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 | $154.67 | 3.681% | $160.3634 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.32 | 5.869% | $255.4831 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.84 | 3.389% | $49.4613 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.47 | 10.414% | $180.4938 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.92 | 11.771% | $65.8555 | $65.86 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.46 | 12.552% | $161.4671 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.26 | 4.196% | $25.2779 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.94 | $898.4021 | $898.40 | $898.40 | $898.60 | |