| 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 | $146.57 | 10.133% | $161.4219 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.41 | 11.663% | $76.3887 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.65 | 9.836% | $179.7466 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.79 | 5.525% | $41.9884 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.38 | 6.366% | $107.8339 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.66 | 6.202% | $258.7718 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.62 | 3.650% | $94.9641 | $94.96 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.08 | $921.1154 | $921.11 | $921.10 | $921.10 | |