| 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 | $155.52 | 3.274% | $160.6117 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.72 | 12.444% | $160.4801 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.38 | 3.767% | $48.1271 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.79 | 8.182% | $229.1187 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.57 | 7.329% | $209.9033 | $209.90 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.88 | 4.280% | $231.3765 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.85 | 3.139% | $252.5358 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.71 | $1,292.1532 | $1,292.16 | $1,292.20 | $1,292.10 | |