| 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 | $160.82 | 3.376% | $166.2493 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.44 | 5.365% | $53.1461 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.47 | 5.675% | $43.8234 | $43.82 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 8.499% | $262.0251 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.89 | 11.133% | $43.2196 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.74 | 3.480% | $203.5866 | $203.59 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.25 | 13.839% | $139.1682 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.11 | $911.2183 | $911.23 | $911.20 | $911.10 | |