| 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 | $153.30 | 4.500% | $160.1985 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.83 | 12.512% | $218.082 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.73 | 10.150% | $244.2356 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 11.821% | $18.73 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.56 | 3.574% | $29.5807 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.64 | 5.336% | $151.3046 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.60 | 12.214% | $88.2002 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.41 | $910.3316 | $910.33 | $910.40 | $910.30 | |