| 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 | $153.40 | 5.254% | $161.4596 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.25 | 11.251% | $164.9296 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.73 | 12.542% | $202.2717 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.42 | 9.389% | $108.7545 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.53 | 6.120% | $166.1096 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 9.382% | $52.1315 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.26 | 7.219% | $34.5888 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.25 | $890.2453 | $890.24 | $890.25 | $890.30 | |