| 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 | $155.96 | 3.528% | $161.4623 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.84 | 9.421% | $196.7827 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.73 | 9.257% | $142.8317 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.45 | 10.462% | $203.7472 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.92 | 8.819% | $7.5303 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.55 | 5.712% | $49.2089 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.58 | 5.348% | $209.2001 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.03 | $970.7632 | $970.76 | $970.80 | $970.70 | |