| 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 | $141.60 | 11.732% | $158.2125 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.74 | 5.470% | $145.2744 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.45 | 5.545% | $96.5209 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.43 | 10.407% | $196.9992 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.55 | 6.486% | $217.8171 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.46 | 13.467% | $150.2984 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.88 | 13.463% | $130.3463 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.11 | $1,095.4688 | $1,095.47 | $1,095.40 | $1,095.40 | |