| 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 | $159.63 | 13.705% | $181.5073 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.68 | 5.279% | $189.1653 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 8.819% | $245.2563 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.61 | 10.801% | $142.5012 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.48 | 7.607% | $41.4072 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.74 | 12.121% | $75.9508 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 8.715% | $167.0189 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.15 | $1,042.8070 | $1,042.82 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.90 | |