| 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 | $154.90 | 3.600% | $160.4764 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.26 | 3.449% | $228.8913 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.91 | 4.647% | $153.7369 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.42 | 9.181% | $57.2327 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.68 | 9.809% | $55.6512 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.62 | 8.738% | $268.1697 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.47 | 10.433% | $257.8279 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.26 | $1,181.9861 | $1,181.99 | $1,182.05 | $1,182.00 | |