| 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 | $144.59 | 10.817% | $160.2303 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.36 | 12.673% | $72.5163 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.33 | 11.851% | $276.6411 | $276.64 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.76 | 8.495% | $238.4286 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.40 | 3.847% | $223.6864 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.44 | 10.391% | $49.0578 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.82 | 11.320% | $163.44 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.70 | $1,184.0005 | $1,184.01 | $1,184.05 | $1,183.90 | |