| 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 | $161.72 | 13.183% | $183.0395 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.81 | 9.732% | $95.2583 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.32 | 8.708% | $211.2414 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.83 | 12.261% | $263.6225 | $263.62 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.48 | 3.511% | $139.2016 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.44 | 7.232% | $165.6091 | $165.61 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.97 | 4.780% | $78.5536 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.57 | $1,136.5260 | $1,136.52 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.50 | |