| 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 | $155.34 | 4.252% | $161.9451 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.30 | 13.138% | $88.5871 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.51 | 5.121% | $147.7055 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.45 | 8.546% | $135.0855 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.55 | 5.635% | $199.1748 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.39 | 6.606% | $77.1721 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.75 | 8.244% | $171.8374 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.29 | $981.5075 | $981.52 | $981.50 | $981.50 | |