| 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 | $150.54 | 7.128% | $161.2705 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 8.500% | $75.809 | $75.81 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.84 | 12.800% | $185.9395 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.51 | 10.471% | $31.4953 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.58 | 3.644% | $10.9655 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.47 | 8.716% | $58.1304 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.74 | 4.737% | $127.5068 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.55 | $651.1170 | $651.13 | $651.10 | $651.10 | |