| 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 | $148.66 | 8.417% | $161.1727 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.66 | 12.256% | $13.089 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.82 | 3.673% | $153.2494 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.89 | 7.107% | $260.1522 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.85 | 12.524% | $255.2607 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.96 | 11.826% | $206.8334 | $206.83 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.84 | 7.329% | $42.7599 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.68 | $1,092.5173 | $1,092.51 | $1,092.50 | $1,092.60 | |