| 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 | $150.67 | 6.471% | $160.4199 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.28 | 3.634% | $133.978 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.81 | 9.155% | $184.2646 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.33 | 7.796% | $251.5204 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.85 | 13.121% | $49.6036 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.73 | 13.331% | $283.0215 | $283.02 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.73 | 10.572% | $186.5681 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.40 | $1,249.3761 | $1,249.37 | $1,249.30 | $1,249.40 | |