| 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 | $155.90 | 3.583% | $161.4859 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.54 | 8.494% | $185.0257 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.70 | 9.866% | $142.4962 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.54 | 7.323% | $140.0994 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.88 | 6.696% | $200.4604 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.92 | 7.708% | $102.2364 | $102.24 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.83 | 11.681% | $273.4286 | $273.43 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.31 | $1,205.2326 | $1,205.25 | $1,205.30 | $1,205.20 | |