| 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 | $148.59 | 7.832% | $160.2276 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.44 | 4.488% | $42.2549 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.30 | 11.355% | $245.3151 | $245.32 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.27 | 7.400% | $171.056 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.81 | 8.318% | $260.8406 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.35 | 7.385% | $161.4533 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.26 | 11.569% | $160.9494 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.02 | $1,202.0969 | $1,202.10 | $1,202.10 | $1,202.10 | |