| 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 | $161.29 | 4.301% | $168.2271 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.54 | 4.826% | $141.0329 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.72 | 12.556% | $225.9224 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.73 | 10.328% | $158.5744 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.50 | 12.265% | $271.12 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.69 | 8.336% | $124.2506 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 8.809% | $170.199 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.89 | $1,259.3264 | $1,259.32 | $1,259.30 | $1,259.30 | |