| 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 | $156.65 | 3.605% | $162.2972 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.51 | 9.376% | $85.8711 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.45 | 8.178% | $226.5788 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.47 | 10.352% | $187.0135 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.39 | 4.683% | $150.105 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.77 | 13.471% | $276.6083 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.63 | 5.135% | $237.2161 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.87 | $1,325.6900 | $1,325.70 | $1,325.65 | $1,325.70 | |