| 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 | $153.25 | 5.173% | $161.1776 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 5.311% | $41.0502 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 10.223% | $261.956 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.29 | 12.564% | $67.8648 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.67 | 13.805% | $130.5002 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.42 | 7.460% | $122.9557 | $122.96 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.43 | 4.786% | $174.3953 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.70 | $959.8998 | $959.91 | $959.90 | $960.10 | |