| 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 | $158.27 | 4.617% | $165.5773 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.65 | 9.828% | $266.4976 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.42 | 3.274% | $209.0472 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.32 | 8.827% | $29.7315 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.61 | 9.687% | $273.7897 | $273.79 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.68 | 7.516% | $229.7402 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.48 | 9.721% | $99.2756 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.43 | $1,273.6591 | $1,273.67 | $1,273.75 | $1,273.60 | |