| 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 | $156.51 | 3.153% | $161.4448 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.36 | 8.477% | $259.6505 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.30 | 8.414% | $237.7519 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.94 | 5.659% | $29.5211 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.81 | 6.531% | $121.2429 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.97 | 4.800% | $249.3926 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.28 | 9.520% | $191.9667 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.17 | $1,250.9705 | $1,250.96 | $1,250.95 | $1,251.00 | |