| 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 | $164.38 | 3.516% | $170.1596 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.77 | 4.874% | $151.8261 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.75 | 8.364% | $259.8027 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.34 | 13.285% | $160.117 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 12.160% | $280.9272 | $280.93 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.41 | 6.286% | $217.2592 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.53 | 10.699% | $237.4826 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,359.65 | $1,477.5744 | $1,477.58 | $1,477.60 | $1,477.60 | |