| 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 | $151.29 | 6.313% | $160.8409 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.34 | 4.199% | $120.1831 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.31 | 3.166% | $83.8843 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.34 | 5.475% | $207.0896 | $207.09 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.72 | 12.495% | $217.9253 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.79 | 6.242% | $179.3259 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.26 | 8.624% | $245.7727 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.05 | $1,215.0218 | $1,215.02 | $1,215.10 | $1,215.00 | |