| 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 | $153.35 | 5.155% | $161.2552 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.42 | 10.553% | $166.2938 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.61 | 6.422% | $22.9978 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.99 | 4.410% | $40.7095 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.83 | 11.716% | $204.2504 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.54 | 8.189% | $143.3937 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.35 | 8.123% | $5.7846 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.09 | $744.6850 | $744.68 | $744.70 | $744.80 | |