| 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 | $155.26 | 3.392% | $160.5264 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.35 | 3.406% | $211.3102 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.54 | 6.589% | $245.7303 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.33 | 11.324% | $265.3185 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.98 | 8.386% | $32.4941 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.87 | 5.688% | $147.8258 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.55 | 12.204% | $191.3639 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.88 | $1,254.5692 | $1,254.57 | $1,254.60 | $1,254.50 | |