| 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 | $155.25 | 3.620% | $160.8701 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.35 | 7.776% | $249.3398 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.30 | 11.306% | $162.8407 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.90 | 12.286% | $219.9683 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.42 | 11.395% | $193.1812 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.30 | 4.241% | $242.1518 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.91 | 4.704% | $59.587 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.43 | $1,287.9389 | $1,287.94 | $1,287.95 | $1,288.00 | |