| 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 | $152.96 | 5.422% | $161.2535 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.60 | 3.603% | $51.3871 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.92 | 10.718% | $61.9135 | $61.91 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.54 | 8.222% | $211.6173 | $211.62 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.96 | 8.719% | $218.4817 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.85 | 12.463% | $241.6268 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.85 | 13.153% | $128.8247 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.68 | $1,075.1046 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.10 | |