| 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 | $156.40 | 4.114% | $162.8343 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.82 | 11.767% | $279.2163 | $279.22 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.78 | 9.645% | $78.7032 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.45 | 3.829% | $71.071 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.25 | 3.225% | $177.8051 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.96 | 5.227% | $128.3348 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.43 | 7.758% | $265.548 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.09 | $1,163.5127 | $1,163.51 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.40 | |