| 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 | $148.30 | 8.436% | $160.8106 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.66 | 4.252% | $172.7039 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.59 | 9.867% | $24.819 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.80 | 10.200% | $230.0976 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.40 | 10.757% | $239.6781 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.36 | 12.705% | $157.0657 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.30 | 3.127% | $243.6891 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.41 | $1,228.8640 | $1,228.87 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.90 | |