| 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 | $145.25 | 11.403% | $161.8129 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 13.430% | $8.7908 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.39 | 4.738% | $25.5456 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.84 | 4.249% | $31.1079 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.58 | 10.765% | $171.2205 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.66 | 6.171% | $102.6249 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.28 | 5.513% | $56.2173 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.75 | $557.3199 | $557.32 | $557.25 | $557.20 | |