| 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 | $161.50 | 4.368% | $168.5543 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.82 | 10.825% | $195.9608 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.38 | 6.488% | $62.1677 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.54 | 10.641% | $217.4538 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.41 | 10.862% | $218.8527 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.69 | 5.521% | $205.4388 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.55 | 12.568% | $193.1104 | $193.11 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.89 | $1,261.5385 | $1,261.53 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.70 | |