| 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 | $158.85 | 3.406% | $164.2604 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 6.684% | $176.5087 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.25 | 13.528% | $260.2629 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.37 | 13.146% | $150.9028 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.54 | 5.473% | $260.0331 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.74 | 10.862% | $146.0496 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.98 | 6.658% | $111.9696 | $111.97 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.18 | $1,269.9871 | $1,269.98 | $1,269.95 | $1,270.00 | |