| 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 | $154.81 | 4.299% | $161.4653 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.28 | 4.696% | $71.4864 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.51 | 12.864% | $216.1458 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.41 | 8.249% | $195.292 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.59 | 10.237% | $193.5651 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.84 | 10.180% | $187.1297 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.59 | 11.559% | $10.6985 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.03 | $1,035.7828 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.80 | |