| 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 | $160.49 | 6.704% | $171.2492 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.80 | 4.135% | $207.0204 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.97 | 9.775% | $169.0206 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.29 | 7.517% | $260.5029 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.34 | 9.329% | $46.2899 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.68 | 13.487% | $265.1964 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.62 | 4.523% | $244.1866 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.19 | $1,363.4660 | $1,363.47 | $1,363.45 | $1,363.40 | |