| 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 | $160.95 | 3.509% | $166.5977 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.63 | 5.328% | $166.0285 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.69 | 3.370% | $165.0716 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.46 | 5.351% | $251.22 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.75 | 12.564% | $152.8056 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.60 | 9.440% | $221.7254 | $221.73 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.43 | 6.457% | $172.9181 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.51 | $1,296.3669 | $1,296.38 | $1,296.35 | $1,296.30 | |