| 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 | $141.41 | 5.490% | $149.1734 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.82 | 3.479% | $161.241 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.92 | 6.645% | $86.2971 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.95 | 13.362% | $169.9863 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.36 | 8.510% | $208.7298 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.35 | 10.587% | $123.1386 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.35 | 9.564% | $265.5284 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.16 | $1,164.0946 | $1,164.10 | $1,164.15 | $1,164.00 | |