| 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 | $152.82 | 5.243% | $160.8324 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 11.108% | $31.5102 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.82 | 10.532% | $131.3341 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.78 | 8.682% | $37.7996 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.51 | 12.586% | $206.6066 | $206.61 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 9.444% | $8.7336 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 10.510% | $84.8606 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.06 | $661.6771 | $661.67 | $661.70 | $661.60 | |