| 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 | $153.53 | 5.116% | $161.3846 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.66 | 5.142% | $185.7439 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.44 | 13.741% | $38.035 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.52 | 7.290% | $180.8051 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.68 | 11.708% | $163.8533 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.85 | 5.703% | $197.5061 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.98 | 13.733% | $258.1512 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.66 | $1,185.4792 | $1,185.48 | $1,185.50 | $1,185.50 | |