| 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 | $149.57 | 7.808% | $161.2484 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.85 | 13.625% | $133.9071 | $133.91 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.97 | 9.292% | $103.7946 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.79 | 9.406% | $189.0426 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.73 | 13.331% | $211.623 | $211.62 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.37 | 10.764% | $106.7433 | $106.74 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.98 | 12.835% | $224.5191 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.26 | $1,130.8781 | $1,130.87 | $1,130.85 | $1,130.70 | |