| 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 | $160.76 | 5.220% | $169.1517 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.88 | 5.204% | $131.3788 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.67 | 3.426% | $245.8126 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.74 | 12.519% | $212.3684 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.53 | 12.348% | $45.5346 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.68 | 13.704% | $248.6479 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.91 | 3.435% | $256.4257 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.17 | $1,309.3197 | $1,309.32 | $1,309.35 | $1,309.30 | |