| 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 | $160.74 | 5.369% | $169.3701 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.27 | 8.272% | $257.9797 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.41 | 13.554% | $234.3868 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.37 | 3.648% | $240.8469 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.61 | 6.336% | $164.4061 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.44 | 13.759% | $249.6327 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.59 | 6.805% | $260.1663 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,455.43 | $1,576.7886 | $1,576.80 | $1,576.80 | $1,576.80 | |