| 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 | $150.40 | 7.300% | $161.3792 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.72 | 5.205% | $27.0587 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.36 | 13.602% | $46.9858 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 6.550% | $16.9947 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.99 | 5.620% | $236.5782 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.97 | 9.256% | $113.5935 | $113.59 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 13.444% | $250.507 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.21 | $853.0971 | $853.10 | $853.15 | $853.20 | |