| 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 | $154.28 | 4.644% | $161.4448 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.25 | 5.646% | $25.6192 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.39 | 8.562% | $78.588 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.93 | 9.285% | $156.2011 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.54 | 13.365% | $65.2302 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.62 | 8.567% | $94.0407 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.56 | 8.777% | $161.5991 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.57 | $742.7231 | $742.72 | $742.75 | $742.60 | |