| 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 | $151.44 | 5.805% | $160.2311 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.57 | 6.371% | $98.4676 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.79 | 11.552% | $277.5302 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.92 | 11.827% | $78.1894 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 13.205% | $274.2957 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.49 | 12.498% | $138.9238 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.48 | 8.134% | $120.5478 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.99 | $1,148.1856 | $1,148.19 | $1,148.20 | $1,148.10 | |