| 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 | $154.84 | 5.449% | $163.2772 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.81 | 4.317% | $250.1626 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.52 | 9.845% | $77.4627 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.46 | 10.697% | $144.4153 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.48 | 13.484% | $230.9172 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.83 | 6.465% | $198.9086 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.39 | 12.477% | $220.8936 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.33 | $1,286.0372 | $1,286.04 | $1,286.00 | $1,286.10 | |