| 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 | $156.53 | 4.554% | $163.6584 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.78 | 5.629% | $218.4196 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.94 | 10.347% | $254.8354 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.50 | 8.486% | $149.1683 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.33 | 11.569% | $203.4238 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.63 | 3.289% | $164.8802 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.90 | 6.384% | $129.6821 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.61 | $1,284.0678 | $1,284.07 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.10 | |