| 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 | $153.38 | 4.825% | $160.7806 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.50 | 13.570% | $122.0878 | $122.09 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.61 | 8.453% | $249.0189 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.34 | 10.844% | $214.3058 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.90 | 5.705% | $172.1934 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.45 | 8.466% | $87.2609 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.83 | 6.396% | $83.872 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.01 | $1,089.5194 | $1,089.52 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.60 | |