| 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 | $145.97 | 10.173% | $160.8195 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.67 | 10.610% | $221.9611 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.43 | 4.754% | $165.9618 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.88 | 12.784% | $126.1827 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.62 | 6.149% | $249.0468 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.60 | 9.103% | $149.0347 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.49 | 9.783% | $204.7343 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.66 | $1,277.7409 | $1,277.73 | $1,277.75 | $1,277.70 | |