| 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 | $156.60 | 3.110% | $161.4703 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.54 | 6.693% | $32.584 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.48 | 5.380% | $112.2086 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.42 | 10.176% | $10.3786 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.84 | 10.596% | $96.0416 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.67 | 8.816% | $237.9479 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.64 | 7.825% | $92.3413 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.19 | $742.9723 | $742.97 | $743.00 | $742.90 | |