| 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 | $154.37 | 4.688% | $161.6069 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.74 | 8.694% | $58.4122 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.72 | 7.556% | $40.5701 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.98 | 3.832% | $216.9881 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.91 | 10.183% | $56.0942 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.43 | 6.550% | $138.9732 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 10.477% | $273.4306 | $273.43 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.65 | $946.0753 | $946.07 | $946.05 | $946.10 | |