| 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 | $152.87 | 5.200% | $160.8192 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.94 | 8.400% | $251.423 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.49 | 13.852% | $73.4232 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.46 | 6.370% | $41.9736 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.86 | 12.138% | $220.7549 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.84 | 3.389% | $258.3071 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.38 | 5.801% | $130.5373 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.84 | $1,137.2383 | $1,137.23 | $1,137.15 | $1,137.20 | |