| 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 | $159.94 | 3.458% | $165.4707 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.95 | 13.395% | $275.4932 | $275.49 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.83 | 7.272% | $229.3797 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.92 | 6.349% | $171.1368 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.62 | 3.650% | $205.8696 | $205.87 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.63 | 4.816% | $252.2187 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.57 | 13.759% | $262.2941 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,447.46 | $1,561.8628 | $1,561.86 | $1,561.85 | $1,561.90 | |