| 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 | $154.80 | 4.249% | $161.3775 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.70 | 6.585% | $44.4459 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.87 | 11.795% | $56.8701 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.80 | 3.579% | $26.7234 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.55 | 8.627% | $170.0556 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.79 | 8.194% | $144.7528 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.80 | 3.635% | $128.3001 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.31 | $732.5254 | $732.53 | $732.50 | $732.60 | |