| 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 | $138.50 | 13.285% | $156.8997 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.30 | 6.761% | $186.0844 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.42 | 10.321% | $217.7957 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.46 | 3.497% | $170.2112 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.39 | 8.204% | $183.2868 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.31 | 12.528% | $127.5055 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.96 | 3.656% | $160.6253 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.34 | $1,202.4086 | $1,202.42 | $1,202.45 | $1,202.40 | |