| 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 | $142.50 | 13.182% | $161.2844 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 5.822% | $181.8022 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.31 | 5.342% | $40.3565 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.68 | 11.779% | $144.955 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.78 | 8.554% | $115.914 | $115.91 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.66 | 8.817% | $132.3868 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.78 | 11.762% | $187.5143 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.51 | $964.2132 | $964.21 | $964.20 | $964.30 | |