| 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 | $153.33 | 5.588% | $161.8981 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.94 | 13.229% | $142.6006 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.85 | 3.419% | $85.6826 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.84 | 8.757% | $128.1592 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.36 | 13.354% | $69.554 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.49 | 3.254% | $250.3806 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 4.413% | $242.708 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.26 | $1,080.9831 | $1,080.98 | $1,081.00 | $1,081.10 | |