| 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 | $144.26 | 12.156% | $161.7962 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.43 | 6.550% | $158.1522 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.99 | 12.562% | $189.0929 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.84 | 12.327% | $45.8743 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.61 | 4.583% | $189.9332 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.42 | 8.117% | $42.6197 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.86 | 6.204% | $26.4023 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.41 | $813.8708 | $813.86 | $813.85 | $813.90 | |