| 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 | $152.67 | 5.297% | $160.7569 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.81 | 5.332% | $250.49 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.48 | 8.213% | $215.8633 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.97 | 9.402% | $208.925 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.72 | 7.677% | $252.7395 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.93 | 11.264% | $132.3263 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.50 | 12.282% | $149.8965 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.08 | $1,370.9975 | $1,371.01 | $1,371.05 | $1,371.00 | |