| 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 | $147.34 | 9.487% | $161.3181 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.60 | 8.198% | $187.8317 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.67 | 4.343% | $157.2136 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.69 | 12.849% | $50.4322 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.48 | 8.854% | $142.0327 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.36 | 11.263% | $238.5034 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.31 | 8.479% | $234.6509 | $234.65 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.45 | $1,171.9826 | $1,171.97 | $1,172.00 | $1,171.90 | |