| 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 | $151.43 | 6.540% | $161.3335 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.57 | 7.441% | $23.175 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.85 | 8.245% | $24.734 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.75 | 4.721% | $239.5493 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.56 | 5.720% | $253.2628 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 4.158% | $194.1297 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.40 | 12.795% | $11.7307 | $11.73 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.94 | $907.9150 | $907.91 | $908.00 | $907.80 | |