| 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 | $154.27 | 3.702% | $159.9811 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 3.866% | $151.0523 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 5.189% | $38.8568 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.81 | 8.465% | $204.7928 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 10.241% | $19.0276 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.99 | 11.390% | $118.0623 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.32 | 7.541% | $255.2163 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.02 | $946.9892 | $946.99 | $947.00 | $947.10 | |