| 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 | $155.26 | 3.200% | $160.2283 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.40 | 13.607% | $84.5236 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.26 | 6.631% | $115.4387 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.55 | 13.248% | $133.123 | $133.12 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.53 | 12.340% | $261.2242 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.82 | 8.391% | $112.5315 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 7.272% | $201.0814 | $201.08 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.27 | $1,068.1507 | $1,068.14 | $1,068.15 | $1,068.00 | |