| 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 | $155.50 | 3.785% | $161.3857 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.61 | 12.336% | $91.6774 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.89 | 12.459% | $98.8402 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.80 | 12.272% | $145.7291 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.41 | 9.157% | $255.8749 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.80 | 8.789% | $172.7569 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.99 | 11.849% | $237.1087 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.00 | $1,163.3729 | $1,163.38 | $1,163.40 | $1,163.40 | |