| 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 | $158.57 | 4.602% | $165.8674 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 4.817% | $254.0764 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.67 | 4.719% | $261.4519 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.79 | 11.298% | $222.3623 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.91 | 12.299% | $106.583 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 13.693% | $280.708 | $280.71 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.95 | 3.388% | $170.5385 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,357.19 | $1,461.5875 | $1,461.59 | $1,461.60 | $1,461.70 | |