| 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 | $153.77 | 5.255% | $161.8506 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.34 | 8.524% | $5.7952 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.42 | 11.395% | $35.0003 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 8.451% | $175.4086 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.66 | 3.138% | $16.1514 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.28 | 10.622% | $50.0896 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.53 | 11.505% | $80.8746 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.74 | $525.1703 | $525.17 | $525.15 | $525.30 | |