| 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 | $141.25 | 5.776% | $149.4086 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 3.315% | $166.6161 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.93 | 12.162% | $7.7728 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.51 | 10.523% | $148.6645 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.82 | 7.872% | $179.9521 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.70 | 11.723% | $82.3399 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.72 | 8.825% | $251.081 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.20 | $985.8350 | $985.83 | $985.80 | $985.90 | |