| 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 | $235.30 | 3.560% | $243.6767 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.29 | 3.297% | $162.4759 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.31 | 6.493% | $266.5626 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.40 | 4.441% | $201.9889 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.62 | 3.406% | $167.1248 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.25 | 9.414% | $19.9681 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.72 | 4.219% | $79.9568 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.89 | $1,141.7538 | $1,141.76 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.90 | |