| 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 | $159.95 | 3.842% | $166.0953 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.67 | 12.430% | $255.9694 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.57 | 7.334% | $219.5732 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.89 | 8.628% | $173.6853 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.48 | 12.493% | $146.7809 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.86 | 8.143% | $156.6559 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.51 | 13.458% | $276.2816 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.93 | $1,395.0416 | $1,395.05 | $1,395.05 | $1,395.20 | |