| 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 | $154.61 | 3.714% | $160.3522 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.87 | 4.278% | $21.7628 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.37 | 5.753% | $196.0343 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.92 | 13.635% | $199.9067 | $199.91 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.88 | 12.238% | $206.3832 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.38 | 3.184% | $239.779 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.85 | 5.526% | $254.1594 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.88 | $1,278.3776 | $1,278.37 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.50 | |