| 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 | $148.26 | 8.202% | $160.4203 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.55 | 13.176% | $209.9981 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.85 | 4.709% | $250.0974 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.33 | 12.496% | $44.2447 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.35 | 6.799% | $102.9008 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.97 | 7.840% | $259.862 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.64 | 7.191% | $249.3691 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.95 | $1,276.8924 | $1,276.89 | $1,276.85 | $1,276.90 | |