| 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 | $155.66 | 3.381% | $160.9229 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.30 | 4.802% | $215.1585 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.74 | 11.177% | $239.8533 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.53 | 6.637% | $10.1625 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.84 | 7.396% | $251.1348 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.59 | 9.137% | $204.7301 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.41 | 13.778% | $144.9645 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.07 | $1,226.9266 | $1,226.91 | $1,226.90 | $1,227.00 | |