| 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 | $147.80 | 8.565% | $160.4591 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.70 | 11.130% | $243.0413 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.98 | 3.494% | $257.6794 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.77 | 3.677% | $178.086 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.40 | 6.356% | $91.8916 | $91.89 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.67 | 3.338% | $83.3628 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.49 | 10.270% | $117.4265 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.81 | $1,131.9467 | $1,131.95 | $1,132.00 | $1,132.00 | |