| 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 | $154.50 | 5.602% | $163.1551 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.96 | 12.746% | $185.9858 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.57 | 6.590% | $213.7876 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.46 | 13.380% | $42.4721 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.99 | 4.244% | $161.5678 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.40 | 4.608% | $11.9253 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.77 | 11.168% | $173.1664 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.65 | $952.0601 | $952.08 | $952.05 | $952.20 | |