| 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 | $142.37 | 13.188% | $161.1458 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.36 | 5.711% | $117.7198 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.25 | 4.480% | $256.2372 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.49 | 5.634% | $241.3631 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.47 | 4.739% | $85.3309 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.70 | 11.517% | $66.5756 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.79 | 4.424% | $187.7439 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.43 | $1,116.1163 | $1,116.12 | $1,116.15 | $1,116.00 | |