| 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 | $152.88 | 5.171% | $160.7854 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.48 | 4.111% | $149.3785 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.25 | 12.531% | $146.5716 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.99 | 11.237% | $174.631 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.49 | 7.814% | $138.5302 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.32 | 13.533% | $278.5192 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.53 | 5.492% | $242.1358 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.94 | $1,290.5517 | $1,290.56 | $1,290.60 | $1,290.50 | |