| 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 | $152.67 | 5.752% | $161.4516 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.27 | 4.424% | $234.1917 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.25 | 6.487% | $16.2393 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.54 | 11.731% | $8.4245 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.83 | 3.298% | $79.3639 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.37 | 10.842% | $218.7689 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.47 | 4.389% | $73.5629 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.40 | $792.0028 | $791.99 | $791.95 | $792.10 | |