| 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 | $141.26 | 13.276% | $160.0137 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.61 | 7.136% | $127.074 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.25 | 11.597% | $157.6308 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.88 | 9.207% | $251.0451 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.84 | 8.378% | $243.6771 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.34 | 8.757% | $40.6099 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.35 | 7.667% | $208.1741 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.53 | $1,188.2247 | $1,188.22 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.20 | |