| 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 | $154.89 | 5.284% | $163.0744 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.79 | 4.716% | $77.2699 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.43 | 12.728% | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.82 | 10.738% | $209.0955 | $209.10 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.55 | 8.329% | $16.8452 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.51 | 9.472% | $257.8175 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.34 | 6.725% | $267.1754 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.33 | $1,246.5279 | $1,246.54 | $1,246.50 | $1,246.60 | |