| 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 | $148.52 | 9.515% | $162.6517 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.55 | 8.593% | $188.4632 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 11.119% | $95.1956 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.75 | 7.447% | $198.5083 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.80 | 11.609% | $83.4835 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.58 | 11.641% | $208.2998 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.79 | 8.135% | $211.7175 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.66 | $1,148.3196 | $1,148.32 | $1,148.30 | $1,148.40 | |