| 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 | $154.33 | 4.860% | $161.8304 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.26 | 5.178% | $108.6068 | $108.61 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.50 | 7.749% | $178.3246 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.94 | 10.181% | $204.8706 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.56 | 7.608% | $217.9708 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.30 | 3.528% | $220.8252 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.27 | 7.554% | $39.0098 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.16 | $1,131.4382 | $1,131.44 | $1,131.40 | $1,131.40 | |