| 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 | $156.27 | 3.330% | $161.4738 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.43 | 3.148% | $105.6545 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.27 | 6.683% | $96.3027 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.28 | 8.416% | $195.4524 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.72 | 13.308% | $193.4394 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.88 | 3.761% | $124.3887 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.53 | 13.809% | $261.2258 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.38 | $1,137.9373 | $1,137.93 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.00 | |