| 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 | 3.782% | $166.0304 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 6.462% | $264.4197 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.40 | 13.348% | $43.5256 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.55 | 12.716% | $239.5779 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.79 | 11.742% | $271.2984 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.80 | 8.873% | $165.2692 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 9.549% | $263.5311 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.45 | $1,413.6523 | $1,413.66 | $1,413.70 | $1,413.60 | |