| 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 | $149.40 | 7.733% | $160.9531 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 6.375% | $266.2354 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.80 | 3.301% | $101.0284 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.45 | 6.379% | $40.9027 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.45 | 9.668% | $229.6996 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.92 | 7.471% | $248.172 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.40 | 8.107% | $5.8378 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.70 | $1,052.8290 | $1,052.83 | $1,052.85 | $1,052.80 | |