| 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 | $152.62 | 5.525% | $161.0523 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.66 | 6.405% | $87.9544 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.36 | 9.311% | $34.2799 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.79 | 13.518% | $128.037 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.93 | 9.351% | $63.347 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.70 | 7.656% | $124.558 | $124.56 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.67 | 5.830% | $217.6606 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.73 | $816.8892 | $816.89 | $816.90 | $817.00 | |