| 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 | $155.80 | 3.240% | $160.8479 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.51 | 7.649% | $231.9944 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.74 | 4.499% | $185.7365 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.98 | 13.818% | $179.8097 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.60 | 6.510% | $126.3209 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.92 | 6.366% | $97.7716 | $97.77 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 6.736% | $267.6832 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.34 | $1,250.1642 | $1,250.16 | $1,250.15 | $1,250.10 | |