| 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 | $156.53 | 4.390% | $163.4017 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.67 | 7.638% | $266.587 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.52 | 4.583% | $150.0975 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.57 | 4.112% | $212.9819 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.89 | 7.819% | $40.8526 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.26 | 5.561% | $161.7828 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.55 | 8.276% | $240.9682 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.99 | $1,236.6717 | $1,236.67 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.80 | |