| 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 | $145.37 | 11.660% | $162.3201 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.29 | 5.755% | $75.3927 | $75.39 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.45 | 12.500% | $115.2563 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.92 | 13.856% | $281.1332 | $281.13 | $281.15 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.40 | 5.820% | $128.4655 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.40 | 5.638% | $188.4582 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.64 | 4.319% | $203.0465 | $203.05 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.47 | $1,154.0725 | $1,154.08 | $1,154.05 | $1,154.10 | |