| 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 | $156.38 | 3.561% | $161.9487 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.86 | 13.815% | $211.5366 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.44 | 5.637% | $198.006 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.92 | 12.763% | $213.0319 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 9.626% | $49.6935 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.75 | 12.785% | $198.2196 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.83 | 13.827% | $156.8878 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.51 | $1,189.3241 | $1,189.33 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.20 | |