| 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 | $160.31 | 5.288% | $168.7872 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.95 | 7.359% | $135.2187 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.29 | 12.213% | $255.0489 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.39 | 10.468% | $126.3643 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.76 | 6.431% | $94.4682 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.87 | 12.549% | $223.8262 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.56 | 13.197% | $99.1153 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.13 | $1,102.8288 | $1,102.84 | $1,102.80 | $1,102.80 | |