| 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 | $160.36 | 5.486% | $169.1573 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 7.855% | $53.1725 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.35 | 8.246% | $262.3342 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.41 | 6.208% | $265.9555 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.74 | 6.321% | $178.3428 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.62 | 5.743% | $231.1753 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.62 | 12.488% | $274.0433 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,332.40 | $1,434.1809 | $1,434.18 | $1,434.20 | $1,434.20 | |