| 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 | $153.30 | 5.385% | $161.5552 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.29 | 12.444% | $186.9831 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.78 | 9.692% | $122.6137 | $122.61 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.37 | 5.462% | $194.4403 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.81 | 9.428% | $273.3621 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.91 | 10.174% | $268.7254 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.70 | 5.643% | $78.9153 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.16 | $1,286.5951 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.60 | |