| 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 | $152.36 | 5.597% | $160.8876 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.59 | 4.696% | $236.1837 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.25 | 13.419% | $208.9745 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.72 | 13.595% | $130.3162 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.32 | 6.528% | $75.9758 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.93 | 3.544% | $233.937 | $233.94 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.57 | 10.500% | $182.9549 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.74 | $1,229.2297 | $1,229.23 | $1,229.25 | $1,229.30 | |