| 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 | $154.33 | 7.790% | $166.3523 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.26 | 5.407% | $252.1968 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.26 | 7.279% | $157.9791 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.34 | 13.163% | $136.1804 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.81 | 9.176% | $219.2363 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.84 | 5.702% | $264.0859 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.39 | 5.106% | $77.1373 | $77.14 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.23 | $1,273.1681 | $1,273.18 | $1,273.25 | $1,273.20 | |