| 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 | $166.53 | 12.425% | $187.2214 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.74 | 7.225% | $144.475 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.35 | 12.159% | $56.4721 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.57 | 13.796% | $181.5843 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.51 | 11.134% | $260.6203 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.25 | 7.151% | $264.9308 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.75 | 8.662% | $66.0122 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.70 | $1,161.3161 | $1,161.31 | $1,161.30 | $1,161.30 | |