| 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 | $155.69 | 3.807% | $161.6171 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.44 | 4.330% | $165.3005 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.85 | 7.448% | $143.8191 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.74 | 6.160% | $186.5656 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.75 | 4.102% | $126.7442 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.65 | 4.486% | $212.7857 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.88 | 11.348% | $101.1931 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.00 | $1,098.0253 | $1,098.03 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.00 | |