| 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 | $152.63 | 5.123% | $160.4492 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.58 | 4.842% | $180.9363 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.73 | 10.749% | $150.3196 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.84 | 8.588% | $250.6645 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.77 | 4.129% | $126.7979 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.58 | 11.264% | $273.2421 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.36 | 10.677% | $179.6952 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.49 | $1,322.1048 | $1,322.11 | $1,322.10 | $1,322.00 | |