| 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 | $116.25 | 3.438% | $120.2467 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.64 | 4.286% | $160.225 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.73 | 13.189% | $109.4877 | $109.49 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.89 | 5.545% | $246.8592 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.42 | 6.441% | $229.2952 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.54 | 5.428% | $136.5714 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.49 | 7.696% | $154.533 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.96 | $1,157.2182 | $1,157.23 | $1,157.25 | $1,157.20 | |