| 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 | $151.34 | 6.636% | $161.3829 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.43 | 4.544% | $123.8115 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.37 | 8.381% | $135.8773 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.68 | 12.379% | $19.8686 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.59 | 6.694% | $241.7579 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.46 | 12.225% | $149.7755 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.67 | 7.612% | $46.9942 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.54 | $879.4679 | $879.47 | $879.50 | $879.60 | |