| 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 | $143.41 | 8.252% | $155.2442 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.30 | 11.110% | $148.1096 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.85 | 12.185% | $183.8151 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.67 | 5.670% | $81.0172 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.89 | 5.814% | $162.8372 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.67 | 9.863% | $177.6155 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.71 | 12.545% | $254.0253 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.50 | $1,162.6641 | $1,162.68 | $1,162.65 | $1,162.50 | |