| 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 | $154.83 | 3.286% | $159.9177 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.71 | 5.107% | $186.7856 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.52 | 9.348% | $252.069 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.60 | 12.530% | $163.8437 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.82 | 6.629% | $59.5203 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.95 | 6.872% | $157.0484 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.64 | 7.116% | $204.2059 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.07 | $1,183.3906 | $1,183.40 | $1,183.35 | $1,183.30 | |