| 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 | $156.60 | 3.160% | $161.5486 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.64 | 12.837% | $50.3704 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.77 | 13.343% | $29.2085 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.63 | 3.731% | $233.0109 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.29 | 3.871% | $54.3141 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.63 | 12.620% | $237.2115 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.74 | 8.720% | $12.7637 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.30 | $778.4277 | $778.42 | $778.35 | $778.40 | |