| 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 | $152.72 | 5.711% | $161.4418 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.52 | 7.826% | $143.9693 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.67 | 3.672% | $217.3691 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.82 | 13.139% | $69.9425 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.42 | 8.656% | $88.4677 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.34 | 11.759% | $57.3771 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.30 | 9.140% | $125.8384 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.79 | $864.4059 | $864.41 | $864.40 | $864.40 | |