| 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 | $160.45 | 5.219% | $168.8239 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.64 | 8.292% | $207.5308 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 4.688% | $236.553 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.67 | 3.376% | $137.1489 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.63 | 8.531% | $29.9871 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.34 | 4.715% | $187.7959 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.69 | 12.169% | $180.2444 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.38 | $1,148.0840 | $1,148.08 | $1,148.10 | $1,148.00 | |