| 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 | $157.63 | 3.186% | $162.6521 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.71 | 4.636% | $198.505 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.28 | 8.198% | $222.1089 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.70 | 9.762% | $260.9043 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.67 | 7.540% | $265.2689 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.31 | 10.822% | $54.6463 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.37 | 5.364% | $123.6657 | $123.67 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.67 | $1,287.7512 | $1,287.76 | $1,287.70 | $1,287.80 | |