| 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 | $152.28 | 13.753% | $173.2231 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.73 | 9.679% | $246.4816 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 11.458% | $159.0283 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.95 | 8.729% | $160.8646 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.57 | 7.453% | $15.6559 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.27 | 3.387% | $134.6822 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.96 | 3.346% | $196.3161 | $196.32 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.44 | $1,086.2518 | $1,086.25 | $1,086.25 | $1,086.30 | |