| 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 | $157.50 | 5.324% | $165.8853 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.79 | 7.471% | $260.9288 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 12.611% | $243.8366 | $243.84 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.59 | 7.809% | $168.8181 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.28 | 4.736% | $13.9089 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.99 | 7.609% | $200.142 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.27 | 13.817% | $219.9741 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.95 | $1,273.4938 | $1,273.50 | $1,273.50 | $1,273.40 | |