| 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 | $152.40 | 5.510% | $160.7972 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 3.580% | $16.5624 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.75 | 4.410% | $213.7795 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.66 | 7.654% | $213.8654 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.97 | 4.330% | $191.9359 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.69 | 7.121% | $116.4298 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.71 | 7.805% | $259.4974 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.17 | $1,172.8676 | $1,172.88 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.90 | |