| 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 | $144.69 | 11.704% | $161.6245 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.44 | 7.479% | $186.4116 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.76 | 9.776% | $78.7753 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.61 | 4.874% | $13.2246 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.47 | 5.543% | $44.8241 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.94 | 6.250% | $159.3113 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.95 | 5.282% | $178.9268 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.86 | $823.0982 | $823.09 | $823.05 | $823.00 | |