| 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 | $153.49 | 5.174% | $161.4316 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.63 | 3.130% | $185.2524 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.34 | 3.287% | $151.1502 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.85 | 5.319% | $215.746 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.99 | 12.576% | $126.0739 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.47 | 12.817% | $94.1683 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.26 | 3.240% | $253.2064 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.03 | $1,187.0288 | $1,187.03 | $1,187.00 | $1,187.10 | |