| 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 | $147.50 | 9.422% | $161.3975 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.53 | 3.642% | $206.7969 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.27 | 8.693% | $52.4661 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.83 | 10.720% | $121.6038 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.28 | 8.703% | $111.1814 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.80 | 5.430% | $223.3007 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.96 | 10.321% | $259.2102 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.17 | $1,135.9566 | $1,135.96 | $1,135.95 | $1,136.00 | |