| 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 | $159.25 | 13.857% | $181.3173 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.44 | 12.714% | $90.6671 | $90.67 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.46 | 6.648% | $202.0553 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.26 | 10.847% | $209.789 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.49 | 5.361% | $248.1146 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.81 | 7.665% | $145.1432 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.28 | 3.185% | $149.9072 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.99 | $1,226.9937 | $1,227.00 | $1,226.95 | $1,227.00 | |