| 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 | $160.72 | 9.168% | $175.4548 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.68 | 10.556% | $163.2691 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.72 | 5.642% | $254.3014 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.51 | 9.640% | $94.8496 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.54 | 12.320% | $208.3985 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.93 | 13.393% | $149.5994 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.50 | 5.279% | $145.8114 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.60 | $1,191.6842 | $1,191.68 | $1,191.65 | $1,191.70 | |