| 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 | $152.80 | 5.835% | $161.7159 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.78 | 11.476% | $262.8381 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.55 | 6.858% | $109.5829 | $109.58 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.69 | 4.231% | $210.2235 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.29 | 6.150% | $119.1958 | $119.20 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.92 | 4.521% | $157.7431 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.55 | 13.187% | $263.2164 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.58 | $1,284.5157 | $1,284.52 | $1,284.50 | $1,284.40 | |