| 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 | $143.86 | 12.168% | $161.3649 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.49 | 8.818% | $124.5857 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.36 | 8.778% | $209.2454 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.67 | 10.622% | $206.4981 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.71 | 3.312% | $256.9473 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.36 | 11.210% | $48.2207 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.51 | 10.265% | $176.9864 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.96 | $1,183.8485 | $1,183.86 | $1,183.85 | $1,183.80 | |