| 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 | $151.89 | 5.622% | $160.4293 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.29 | 7.135% | $165.2986 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.43 | 4.522% | $216.81 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.91 | 8.390% | $142.9772 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.57 | 4.173% | $155.8116 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.44 | 4.514% | $32.8592 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.84 | 12.303% | $204.2118 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.37 | $1,078.3977 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.40 | |