| 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 | $151.41 | 6.574% | $161.3637 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.27 | 9.667% | $14.5528 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.30 | 10.144% | $254.7631 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.29 | 6.740% | $170.0261 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.50 | 13.620% | $24.4283 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.36 | 10.471% | $115.2875 | $115.29 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.68 | 9.279% | $42.2691 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.81 | $782.6906 | $782.69 | $782.70 | $782.80 | |