| 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 | $152.99 | 4.744% | $160.2478 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.40 | 12.230% | $138.4918 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.96 | 8.740% | $48.8895 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.72 | 4.795% | $238.6392 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.79 | 4.657% | $213.2805 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.66 | 12.272% | $49.018 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.27 | 8.498% | $263.9431 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.79 | $1,112.5099 | $1,112.51 | $1,112.55 | $1,112.40 | |