| 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 | $153.93 | 4.865% | $161.4187 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.32 | 6.241% | $184.1369 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.70 | 10.620% | $11.8363 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.78 | 12.616% | $39.1678 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.59 | 9.515% | $169.2992 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.86 | 12.373% | $53.7817 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.73 | 9.377% | $141.8948 | $141.89 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.91 | $761.5354 | $761.54 | $761.55 | $761.50 | |