| 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 | $144.85 | 11.169% | $161.0283 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.95 | 4.429% | $154.5027 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.89 | 8.833% | $267.6095 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.71 | 13.437% | $249.2324 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.80 | 4.403% | $186.6726 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.69 | 5.774% | $108.6193 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.78 | 10.119% | $261.841 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.67 | $1,389.5058 | $1,389.50 | $1,389.50 | $1,389.40 | |