| 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 | $156.25 | 3.532% | $161.7688 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.88 | 5.745% | $114.0777 | $114.08 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.88 | 11.826% | $8.8119 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.52 | 8.155% | $146.5717 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.32 | 10.243% | $6.9674 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.88 | 9.207% | $47.92 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.44 | 8.613% | $46.0954 | $46.10 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.17 | $532.2129 | $532.22 | $532.15 | $532.30 | |