| 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 | $151.33 | 5.727% | $159.9967 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.28 | 7.247% | $258.7656 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.95 | 3.404% | $238.8115 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.98 | 5.299% | $177.9343 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.99 | 13.271% | $80.4111 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.92 | 5.772% | $252.7105 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.79 | 9.302% | $50.0494 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.24 | $1,218.6791 | $1,218.68 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.60 | |