| 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 | $147.56 | 8.624% | $160.2856 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.30 | 4.792% | $107.2022 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.88 | 11.683% | $251.1527 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.38 | 9.350% | $231.144 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.98 | 13.688% | $200.0681 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.44 | 10.415% | $261.0652 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.50 | 9.382% | $28.9862 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.04 | $1,239.9040 | $1,239.91 | $1,239.90 | $1,240.00 | |