| 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 | $147.69 | 9.249% | $161.3498 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 10.580% | $39.5324 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.34 | 7.425% | $225.9577 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.97 | 6.807% | $48.0311 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.39 | 9.762% | $168.3639 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.64 | 10.147% | $44.7637 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 12.539% | $43.4401 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.38 | $731.4387 | $731.43 | $731.45 | $731.40 | |