| 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 | $155.96 | 3.345% | $161.1769 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.59 | 6.794% | $120.2394 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.27 | 3.124% | $31.2156 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.90 | 10.344% | $272.4393 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.54 | 8.632% | $227.6275 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.43 | 4.474% | $168.6524 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.36 | 10.738% | $105.5998 | $105.60 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.05 | $1,086.9509 | $1,086.96 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.90 | |