| 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 | $145.33 | 9.565% | $159.2308 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.45 | 7.179% | $159.1072 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.49 | 5.223% | $56.2838 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.30 | 4.303% | $185.9722 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.60 | 3.554% | $183.9119 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 3.793% | $216.7613 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.49 | 13.838% | $125.7796 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.50 | $1,087.0468 | $1,087.04 | $1,087.05 | $1,087.10 | |