| 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 | $150.37 | 7.170% | $161.1515 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.51 | 8.524% | $129.697 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.25 | 6.333% | $248.0217 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.76 | 10.756% | $69.5105 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.30 | 9.757% | $9.1098 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.36 | 3.679% | $9.7044 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.89 | 5.379% | $140.0382 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.44 | $767.2331 | $767.23 | $767.20 | $767.20 | |