| 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 | 5.557% | $161.8717 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.82 | 6.651% | $49.934 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.52 | 11.398% | $108.6353 | $108.64 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.79 | 6.331% | $93.348 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.88 | 12.401% | $196.5669 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.91 | 12.649% | $11.1635 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.81 | 10.598% | $228.7277 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.08 | $850.2471 | $850.25 | $850.25 | $850.20 | |