| 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 | $155.37 | 3.487% | $160.7878 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.75 | 5.163% | $157.4816 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.99 | 4.240% | $110.484 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.31 | 11.289% | $264.0999 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.25 | 7.499% | $48.6433 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 13.845% | $169.0712 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.72 | 5.271% | $136.5575 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.90 | $1,047.1253 | $1,047.12 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.20 | |