| 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 | $159.98 | 3.170% | $165.0514 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.79 | 4.323% | $232.4212 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.61 | 12.646% | $173.0355 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.67 | 6.599% | $151.0188 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.57 | 12.572% | $246.0486 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.41 | 5.436% | $84.7811 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 3.762% | $228.1519 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.91 | $1,280.5085 | $1,280.51 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.50 | |