| 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 | $160.25 | 3.611% | $166.0366 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.81 | 5.499% | $250.8872 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.56 | 8.361% | $202.1583 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.88 | 8.477% | $192.9589 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.61 | 11.405% | $212.3491 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.47 | 3.862% | $225.8687 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.82 | 5.398% | $137.8817 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.40 | $1,388.1405 | $1,388.15 | $1,388.15 | $1,388.20 | |