| 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 | $182.74 | 10.865% | $202.5947 | $202.59 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.80 | 9.225% | $254.2758 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.94 | 5.836% | $41.2125 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.78 | 4.710% | $245.8381 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.88 | 5.341% | $159.9919 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 7.429% | $6.7358 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.42 | 5.739% | $187.6021 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.83 | $1,098.2509 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.20 | |