| 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 | $142.87 | 12.851% | $161.2302 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.77 | 5.407% | $78.8128 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.47 | 13.384% | $52.6895 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.31 | 5.778% | $24.6569 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.60 | 11.317% | $125.3429 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.33 | 4.485% | $94.3813 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.96 | 12.370% | $48.2742 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.31 | $585.3878 | $585.38 | $585.40 | $585.40 | |