| 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 | $144.25 | 12.327% | $162.0317 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.72 | 13.757% | $48.597 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.62 | 13.144% | $183.9948 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.49 | 9.576% | $235.0296 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.92 | 5.202% | $234.5163 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.26 | 3.518% | $129.6666 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.66 | 3.227% | $96.6824 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.92 | $1,090.5184 | $1,090.52 | $1,090.55 | $1,090.50 | |