| 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 | $152.70 | 5.409% | $160.9595 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.71 | 6.445% | $109.3297 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.98 | 11.647% | $135.0705 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.68 | 3.681% | $154.1529 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.36 | 6.370% | $243.9702 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.92 | 8.698% | $198.8304 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.29 | 8.709% | $40.5376 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.64 | $1,042.8508 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 | |