| 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 | $158.25 | 3.299% | $163.4707 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.52 | 6.501% | $115.5749 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.66 | 6.844% | $27.4162 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 6.841% | $258.021 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.52 | 3.457% | $159.8618 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.90 | 8.650% | $22.7079 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.59 | 11.787% | $241.0016 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.94 | $988.0541 | $988.05 | $987.95 | $988.10 | |