| 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 | $154.57 | 3.778% | $160.4097 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.95 | 4.396% | $102.2559 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.71 | 13.434% | $248.0915 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.68 | 3.509% | $131.1252 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.49 | 11.762% | $279.9526 | $279.95 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.30 | 5.371% | $166.8023 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.83 | 3.712% | $210.359 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.53 | $1,298.9962 | $1,299.00 | $1,299.00 | $1,299.10 | |