| 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 | $157.49 | 6.403% | $167.5741 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.96 | 3.836% | $166.0961 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.72 | 3.416% | $170.3468 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.47 | 10.666% | $54.7465 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.85 | 13.372% | $173.2891 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.54 | 11.288% | $253.2247 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.76 | 11.332% | $258.023 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.79 | $1,243.3003 | $1,243.30 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.20 | |