| 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 | $244.85 | 9.627% | $268.4217 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.50 | 3.832% | $166.6504 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.72 | 7.462% | $161.9667 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.71 | 11.200% | $28.5895 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.59 | 9.232% | $54.1681 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.98 | 6.777% | $240.2269 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.49 | 12.487% | $249.1475 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.84 | $1,169.1708 | $1,169.18 | $1,169.15 | $1,169.20 | |