| 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 | $157.87 | 3.159% | $162.8571 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.62 | 12.192% | $19.7682 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.72 | 9.760% | $267.5071 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.94 | 7.468% | $205.1994 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.85 | 4.343% | $235.6587 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.61 | 9.414% | $205.2716 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.59 | 13.336% | $160.4724 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.20 | $1,256.7345 | $1,256.74 | $1,256.65 | $1,256.90 | |