| 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 | $153.88 | 5.136% | $161.7833 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.97 | 7.380% | $101.9788 | $101.98 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.47 | 12.291% | $229.6014 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.70 | 10.703% | $98.1936 | $98.19 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.65 | 6.763% | $188.5968 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.78 | 9.778% | $178.6966 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.85 | 12.846% | $83.3368 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.30 | $1,042.1873 | $1,042.19 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.20 | |