| 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 | $7.50 | 5.408% | $7.9056 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.70 | 10.651% | $222.0766 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.75 | 11.211% | $195.4533 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.25 | 4.304% | $251.6334 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.98 | 12.868% | $167.0221 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.91 | 6.319% | $157.2564 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 4.841% | $158.6244 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.39 | $1,159.9718 | $1,159.97 | $1,159.95 | $1,160.00 | |