| 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 | $147.89 | 8.760% | $160.8452 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.56 | 5.748% | $94.7079 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.98 | 13.144% | $200.2423 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.55 | 3.288% | $224.703 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.80 | 5.130% | $90.2015 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.94 | 6.463% | $262.8997 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.70 | 4.636% | $141.9911 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.42 | $1,175.5907 | $1,175.59 | $1,175.60 | $1,175.50 | |