| 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 | $151.32 | 6.534% | $161.2072 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.98 | 11.314% | $170.2882 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.37 | 11.288% | $200.7302 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 9.774% | $171.7744 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.56 | 5.503% | $186.2761 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.96 | 4.180% | $187.4823 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.54 | 4.741% | $212.1424 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.21 | $1,289.9008 | $1,289.90 | $1,289.95 | $1,289.90 | |