| 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 | $143.37 | 12.300% | $161.0045 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.27 | 3.126% | $140.5298 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.53 | 5.324% | $132.2132 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.96 | 6.686% | $97.0416 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.73 | 8.744% | $255.2548 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.36 | 9.309% | $37.5586 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 3.342% | $250.9144 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.02 | $1,074.5169 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.50 | |