| 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 | 4.507% | $165.3823 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.80 | 8.277% | $231.4962 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.46 | 5.328% | $233.2594 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.47 | 11.466% | $89.6967 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.93 | 6.837% | $208.2574 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.96 | 10.247% | $201.7079 | $201.71 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.56 | 7.566% | $169.481 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.43 | $1,299.2809 | $1,299.29 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.40 | |