| 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 | $160.94 | 12.810% | $181.5564 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.55 | 6.812% | $50.7891 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.75 | 11.370% | $259.2137 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.48 | 12.106% | $86.8597 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.26 | 6.873% | $44.0958 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.99 | 12.781% | $276.3022 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.33 | 4.778% | $260.1952 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.30 | $1,159.0121 | $1,159.02 | $1,159.00 | $1,159.10 | |