| 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 | $152.98 | 5.731% | $161.7473 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.60 | 3.716% | $211.1658 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.81 | 9.298% | $95.9746 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.35 | 9.354% | $263.9259 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.77 | 9.469% | $42.4411 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.76 | 3.302% | $188.7947 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.79 | 8.221% | $17.0881 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.06 | $981.1375 | $981.14 | $981.15 | $981.10 | |