| 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 | $146.84 | 6.400% | $156.2378 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.78 | 6.120% | $200.3333 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.68 | 12.527% | $151.5514 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.80 | 9.583% | $182.7844 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.97 | 8.748% | $162.0019 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.50 | 9.359% | $187.5507 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.93 | 7.247% | $173.6651 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.50 | $1,214.1246 | $1,214.12 | $1,214.15 | $1,214.20 | |