| 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 | $152.90 | 5.825% | $161.8064 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.73 | 4.441% | $109.3811 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.34 | 4.539% | $85.032 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.90 | 3.797% | $50.7567 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 3.104% | $19.1155 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.45 | 12.445% | $232.1427 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.50 | 13.519% | $152.6831 | $152.68 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.36 | $810.9175 | $810.92 | $810.95 | $810.90 | |