| 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 | $152.92 | 5.530% | $161.3765 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.40 | 3.473% | $174.2485 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.90 | 8.188% | $31.2663 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 6.285% | $249.2596 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.86 | 3.319% | $230.2567 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.73 | 4.592% | $253.8762 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.99 | 10.301% | $219.488 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.32 | $1,319.7718 | $1,319.79 | $1,319.80 | $1,319.90 | |