| 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 | $155.48 | 3.856% | $161.4753 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.40 | 12.599% | $151.3331 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.29 | 8.643% | $165.4524 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.79 | 11.214% | $39.8035 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.59 | 11.566% | $252.7974 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.35 | 9.392% | $160.0952 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.91 | 11.589% | $175.0943 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.81 | $1,106.0512 | $1,106.05 | $1,106.10 | $1,106.10 | |