| 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 | $156.87 | 3.445% | $162.2742 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.62 | 3.337% | $172.1801 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.89 | 10.632% | $225.5676 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.66 | 11.116% | $248.522 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.86 | 8.655% | $223.6772 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.48 | 3.596% | $26.3963 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.37 | 11.668% | $201.4156 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.75 | $1,260.0330 | $1,260.04 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.10 | |