| 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 | $147.44 | 9.368% | $161.2522 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.63 | 13.710% | $121.249 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.26 | 12.126% | $205.4821 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.53 | 8.209% | $254.8647 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.40 | 7.725% | $14.4352 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.83 | 10.232% | $22.9613 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.63 | 6.367% | $55.981 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.72 | $836.2255 | $836.22 | $836.25 | $836.30 | |