| 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 | $153.51 | 5.493% | $161.9423 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.53 | 6.761% | $175.6539 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.35 | 8.484% | $186.9722 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.79 | 10.255% | $231.304 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.27 | 7.187% | $254.3226 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.49 | 13.429% | $176.3708 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.80 | 7.303% | $60.9481 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.74 | $1,247.5139 | $1,247.50 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.50 | |