| 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 | $153.62 | 5.312% | $161.7803 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.52 | 7.301% | $29.5292 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.46 | 13.418% | $31.1446 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.95 | 12.655% | $56.2712 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.56 | 8.845% | $75.7126 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.61 | 10.485% | $154.2481 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.55 | 4.690% | $27.7952 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.27 | $536.4812 | $536.48 | $536.50 | $536.40 | |