| 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 | $151.46 | 6.559% | $161.3943 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.71 | 8.809% | $180.3074 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.79 | 8.733% | $247.6829 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.41 | 5.851% | $194.1413 | $194.14 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.93 | 12.771% | $117.2029 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.73 | 10.335% | $52.6629 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.87 | 10.591% | $235.4151 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.90 | $1,188.8068 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.80 | |