| 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 | $159.57 | 3.426% | $165.0369 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.65 | 7.872% | $186.241 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.87 | 13.813% | $160.3284 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.36 | 4.376% | $105.7955 | $105.80 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.46 | 4.323% | $256.0712 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.72 | 10.857% | $273.5064 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.92 | 9.666% | $156.7346 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.55 | $1,303.7140 | $1,303.72 | $1,303.75 | $1,303.60 | |