| 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 | $153.35 | 5.247% | $161.3963 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.98 | 6.530% | $143.7942 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.92 | 5.754% | $97.2091 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.69 | 3.827% | $84.8163 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.79 | 9.138% | $33.6036 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.65 | 12.826% | $40.2225 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.32 | 4.469% | $260.4621 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.70 | $821.5041 | $821.50 | $821.45 | $821.50 | |