| 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 | $153.38 | 4.296% | $159.9692 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.87 | 3.175% | $214.4699 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.28 | 6.139% | $129.7868 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.38 | 8.800% | $198.4294 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.32 | 9.249% | $187.1654 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.28 | 8.511% | $50.2189 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.29 | 9.309% | $241.8899 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.80 | $1,181.9295 | $1,181.94 | $1,181.90 | $1,182.00 | |