| 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 | $145.61 | 10.436% | $160.8059 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.41 | 9.405% | $185.343 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.30 | 12.575% | $240.1225 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 8.694% | $53.0427 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.31 | 4.341% | $233.0039 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.58 | 13.661% | $125.6863 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.88 | 10.550% | $258.5543 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.89 | $1,256.5586 | $1,256.55 | $1,256.55 | $1,256.50 | |