| 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 | $156.38 | 3.386% | $161.675 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.31 | 3.525% | $5.4972 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.25 | 8.389% | $129.2539 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.70 | 5.517% | $10.2351 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.98 | 5.206% | $96.7685 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.41 | 3.591% | $26.3225 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.64 | 11.322% | $77.5246 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.67 | $507.2768 | $507.28 | $507.25 | $507.30 | |