| 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 | $157.83 | 3.835% | $163.8828 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.68 | 4.318% | $165.5318 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 9.154% | $252.5824 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.43 | 4.812% | $189.1123 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.73 | 13.520% | $182.4607 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.32 | 12.368% | $270.0428 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 8.133% | $256.0914 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,366.22 | $1,479.7042 | $1,479.69 | $1,479.75 | $1,479.70 | |