| 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 | $151.54 | 6.508% | $161.4022 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.77 | 9.872% | $170.0489 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.96 | 11.559% | $160.6003 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.70 | 7.671% | $127.8055 | $127.81 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.99 | 12.795% | $271.8247 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.83 | 9.651% | $63.4112 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.52 | 10.740% | $239.7742 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.31 | $1,194.8670 | $1,194.86 | $1,194.80 | $1,194.80 | |