| 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 | $160.28 | 3.274% | $165.5276 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.40 | 8.117% | $151.7963 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.99 | 7.771% | $219.8421 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.34 | 13.562% | $84.422 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.37 | 11.778% | $122.2516 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.56 | 10.410% | $158.5046 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.59 | 3.758% | $257.932 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.53 | $1,160.2762 | $1,160.27 | $1,160.30 | $1,160.20 | |