| 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 | $151.79 | 5.581% | $160.2614 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.33 | 5.857% | $106.2063 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.39 | 3.401% | $76.92 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.38 | 11.690% | $274.0649 | $274.06 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.63 | 6.450% | $236.9896 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.27 | 11.305% | $264.0934 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.48 | 4.353% | $166.4222 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.27 | $1,284.9578 | $1,284.95 | $1,284.90 | $1,285.00 | |