| 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 | $5.73 | 10.183% | $6.3135 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.75 | 5.379% | $160.9664 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.62 | 7.707% | $180.5385 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.28 | 4.254% | $142.0774 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.30 | 10.367% | $197.888 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.99 | 6.439% | $161.7766 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.54 | 3.768% | $228.8499 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.21 | $1,078.4103 | $1,078.42 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.40 | |