| 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 | $152.25 | 5.168% | $160.1183 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.43 | 7.438% | $134.7595 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.27 | 9.162% | $240.4511 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 8.485% | $268.6089 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.57 | 11.542% | $277.2599 | $277.26 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.81 | 3.843% | $43.4168 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.90 | 4.144% | $62.3823 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.83 | $1,186.9968 | $1,187.00 | $1,186.95 | $1,187.10 | |