| 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 | $151.45 | 6.292% | $160.9792 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.44 | 9.324% | $82.474 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.59 | 6.124% | $202.2617 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.30 | 10.375% | $205.6286 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.34 | 9.314% | $187.2986 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.97 | 6.322% | $112.6694 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.58 | 9.810% | $229.0417 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.67 | $1,180.3532 | $1,180.35 | $1,180.35 | $1,180.40 | |