| 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 | $153.54 | 4.850% | $160.9867 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.43 | 13.813% | $41.4621 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.66 | 11.490% | $47.5616 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.89 | 5.158% | $88.217 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.29 | 4.539% | $37.9372 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.83 | 13.540% | $257.5428 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.46 | 9.824% | $130.0975 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.10 | $763.8049 | $763.81 | $763.80 | $763.80 | |