| 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 | $156.66 | 3.110% | $161.5321 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.92 | 8.330% | $271.8216 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.92 | 9.498% | $14.1471 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.46 | 8.451% | $57.9779 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.55 | 10.121% | $18.225 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.96 | 5.253% | $167.3102 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.36 | 10.721% | $44.687 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.83 | $735.7009 | $735.71 | $735.75 | $735.60 | |