| 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 | $152.64 | 5.375% | $160.8444 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.84 | 6.379% | $182.8017 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.80 | 4.267% | $146.8079 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.40 | 9.462% | $240.1596 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.77 | 4.282% | $116.556 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.99 | 10.469% | $172.3206 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.96 | 10.831% | $79.754 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.40 | $1,099.2442 | $1,099.24 | $1,099.20 | $1,099.30 | |