| 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 | $152.27 | 5.320% | $160.3708 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 4.541% | $54.1104 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.28 | 8.108% | $112.735 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.50 | 7.864% | $208.7168 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.50 | 12.740% | $259.8657 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.39 | 4.434% | $177.9451 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.64 | 13.723% | $262.2907 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.34 | $1,236.0345 | $1,236.05 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.00 | |