| 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 | $143.96 | 12.380% | $161.7822 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.58 | 8.549% | $12.57 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.49 | 7.811% | $252.806 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.90 | 4.210% | $202.0632 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.61 | 10.790% | $145.8107 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.92 | 6.821% | $172.9646 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.90 | 10.450% | $6.5166 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.36 | $954.5133 | $954.51 | $954.45 | $954.60 | |