| 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 | $245.40 | 8.162% | $265.4295 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.46 | 8.550% | $38.4918 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.51 | 9.601% | $95.9118 | $95.91 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.51 | 4.182% | $160.9716 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.69 | 13.491% | $183.5036 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 11.446% | $197.1368 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.79 | 5.832% | $250.5996 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.25 | $1,192.0447 | $1,192.04 | $1,192.05 | $1,192.00 | |