| 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 | $155.41 | 3.745% | $161.2301 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.77 | 6.254% | $28.4442 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.65 | 11.500% | $44.2098 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.66 | 13.856% | $65.6494 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 13.427% | $6.3065 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.89 | 4.232% | $205.2224 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.47 | 7.220% | $158.1173 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.41 | $669.1797 | $669.18 | $669.15 | $669.00 | |