| 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 | $161.47 | 3.750% | $167.5251 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.59 | 7.741% | $178.4083 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.73 | 6.814% | $220.8166 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.71 | 12.557% | $54.8265 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.29 | 9.204% | $262.4063 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 3.291% | $251.8441 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.48 | 3.667% | $10.8643 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.09 | $1,146.6912 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.60 | |