| 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 | $154.55 | 4.645% | $161.7288 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.70 | 3.190% | $10.0094 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.95 | 6.381% | $141.4335 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.56 | 13.118% | $30.0441 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.60 | 11.653% | $246.3065 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.31 | 13.146% | $188.1731 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.79 | 13.732% | $213.5773 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.46 | $991.2727 | $991.27 | $991.30 | $991.20 | |