| 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 | $143.89 | 12.550% | $161.9482 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.71 | 12.215% | $62.515 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.35 | 4.288% | $102.5672 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.28 | 8.419% | $16.5664 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.41 | 10.183% | $166.8281 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.78 | 11.776% | $37.7579 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.40 | 6.865% | $69.8897 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.82 | $618.0725 | $618.09 | $618.05 | $618.10 | |