| 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 | $150.80 | 6.736% | $160.9579 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.30 | 9.213% | $264.6231 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.62 | 7.297% | $109.0352 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.49 | 5.138% | $250.7436 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.48 | 13.371% | $221.6176 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.52 | 3.466% | $248.8564 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.32 | 6.515% | $24.8393 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.53 | $1,280.6731 | $1,280.68 | $1,280.65 | $1,280.60 | |