| 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 | $162.40 | 3.746% | $168.4835 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.71 | 4.294% | $53.9304 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.34 | 12.829% | $261.0186 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.83 | 7.468% | $93.3145 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.88 | 12.720% | $278.2831 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.96 | 6.162% | $24.3748 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.92 | 10.238% | $255.664 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.04 | $1,135.0689 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.10 | |