| 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 | $152.60 | 5.607% | $161.1563 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.76 | 11.656% | $45.511 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.70 | 9.793% | $232.4318 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.40 | 3.126% | $243.7899 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.83 | 3.651% | $25.7365 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.26 | 8.839% | $50.3489 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.63 | 7.327% | $189.5717 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.18 | $948.5461 | $948.55 | $948.55 | $948.50 | |