| 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 | $154.85 | 3.587% | $160.4045 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.48 | 6.708% | $207.5257 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 13.402% | $156.0979 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.72 | 11.696% | $247.6524 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.64 | 8.626% | $140.8227 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.28 | 5.396% | $169.9827 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.30 | 6.384% | $153.5121 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.92 | $1,235.9980 | $1,235.99 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.00 | |