| 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 | $153.38 | 4.825% | $160.7806 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.25 | 3.345% | $77.7671 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.50 | 13.796% | $249.7822 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.92 | 8.834% | $260.0262 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.78 | 5.805% | $256.8734 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.28 | 5.816% | $23.5758 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.37 | 5.360% | $246.9322 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.48 | $1,275.7375 | $1,275.74 | $1,275.80 | $1,275.80 | |