| 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 | $152.65 | 5.485% | $161.0229 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.83 | 5.632% | $175.1695 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.60 | 12.493% | $179.5388 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.59 | 12.820% | $204.8698 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.86 | 8.114% | $62.5548 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.75 | 11.584% | $115.7684 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.47 | 7.191% | $49.8117 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.75 | $948.7359 | $948.73 | $948.65 | $948.80 | |