| 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 | $156.60 | 3.498% | $162.0779 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.27 | 10.264% | $268.2392 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.41 | 12.736% | $153.7832 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.28 | 13.406% | $250.9448 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 4.160% | $238.4118 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.86 | 6.415% | $61.5717 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.53 | 11.668% | $34.0922 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.84 | $1,169.1208 | $1,169.11 | $1,169.15 | $1,169.10 | |