| 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 | $143.54 | 12.490% | $161.4681 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.36 | 7.734% | $160.9115 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.41 | 9.718% | $49.8229 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.91 | 6.136% | $127.2677 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.74 | 5.630% | $162.3956 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.70 | 13.661% | $28.0743 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.80 | 7.576% | $48.194 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.46 | $738.1341 | $738.13 | $738.05 | $738.20 | |