| 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 | $151.96 | 5.541% | $160.3801 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.33 | 5.839% | $202.5018 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.33 | 13.192% | $247.1321 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.86 | 3.393% | $16.3981 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.39 | 4.300% | $172.5018 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.68 | 5.823% | $146.7553 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.99 | 13.358% | $283.3837 | $283.38 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.54 | $1,229.0529 | $1,229.05 | $1,229.10 | $1,229.10 | |