| 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 | $155.95 | 3.252% | $161.0215 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.60 | 3.440% | $200.2598 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 3.436% | $163.8323 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 12.282% | $272.6656 | $272.67 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.49 | 3.208% | $107.842 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.90 | 5.245% | $35.6781 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.37 | 13.602% | $19.7327 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.54 | $961.0320 | $961.03 | $961.05 | $961.00 | |