| 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 | $152.50 | 5.171% | $160.3858 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.36 | 13.776% | $158.5582 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.92 | 6.384% | $92.469 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.68 | 5.339% | $227.1952 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.62 | 12.697% | $76.2057 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.99 | 3.497% | $149.0253 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.49 | 6.173% | $227.7305 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.56 | $1,091.5697 | $1,091.59 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.60 | |