| 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 | $152.87 | 4.826% | $160.2475 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.39 | 12.427% | $278.1332 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.51 | 11.335% | $234.3713 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.67 | 11.401% | $186.7861 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.73 | 7.870% | $103.264 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.83 | 9.554% | $135.6607 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.98 | 8.613% | $120.5387 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.98 | $1,219.0015 | $1,219.00 | $1,219.00 | $1,219.00 | |