| 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 | $155.55 | 3.728% | $161.3489 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.31 | 11.480% | $96.2184 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.61 | 10.740% | $231.0147 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.72 | 11.617% | $259.7551 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.71 | 13.482% | $240.2527 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.57 | 13.356% | $151.4096 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.90 | 7.329% | $46.0441 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.37 | $1,186.0435 | $1,186.04 | $1,186.00 | $1,186.00 | |