| 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 | $152.45 | 5.341% | $160.5924 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.62 | 3.673% | $87.7281 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 5.806% | $150.9005 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.78 | 7.479% | $86.8215 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 9.577% | $250.6464 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.62 | 11.804% | $133.7399 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.53 | 12.511% | $158.1117 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.36 | $1,028.5405 | $1,028.54 | $1,028.55 | $1,028.40 | |