| 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 | $152.91 | 5.598% | $161.4699 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.32 | 9.797% | $200.1819 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.67 | 8.108% | $50.454 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.61 | 9.294% | $138.3771 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.27 | 3.846% | $12.7419 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.49 | 3.423% | $190.8051 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.71 | 10.423% | $55.9955 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.98 | $810.0254 | $810.03 | $810.05 | $810.10 | |