| 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 | $152.57 | 5.395% | $160.8012 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.86 | 7.395% | $87.9135 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.87 | 7.700% | $245.416 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.45 | 7.402% | $184.1407 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.40 | 6.810% | $8.972 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.93 | 6.408% | $138.2559 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.45 | 9.287% | $272.6164 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.53 | $1,098.1157 | $1,098.12 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.10 | |