| 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 | $158.72 | 3.589% | $164.4165 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.91 | 8.499% | $45.4719 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 7.785% | $268.2122 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.52 | 4.233% | $131.8756 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.81 | 9.190% | $226.9077 | $226.91 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 4.569% | $224.7188 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.97 | 5.866% | $254.0466 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.67 | $1,315.6493 | $1,315.66 | $1,315.60 | $1,315.60 | |