| 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 | $150.30 | 6.617% | $160.2454 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.65 | 9.564% | $178.2058 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.72 | 4.790% | $150.6042 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.72 | 3.703% | $229.9303 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.68 | 12.655% | $174.2548 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.48 | 9.347% | $160.1715 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.31 | 3.626% | $163.0141 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.86 | $1,216.4261 | $1,216.42 | $1,216.40 | $1,216.40 | |