| 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 | $155.28 | 3.548% | $160.7893 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.50 | 3.436% | $51.2008 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.53 | 13.181% | $283.5524 | $283.55 | $283.55 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.66 | 13.186% | $272.3934 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.65 | 11.837% | $76.7761 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.28 | 3.797% | $250.4414 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.78 | 4.345% | $179.2438 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.68 | $1,274.3972 | $1,274.39 | $1,274.45 | $1,274.40 | |