| 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 | $153.46 | 5.135% | $161.3402 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.85 | 8.448% | $52.9768 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.71 | 4.581% | $177.4844 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 11.457% | $6.4199 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.64 | 3.159% | $206.9782 | $206.98 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.88 | 6.125% | $148.4477 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 10.697% | $277.6613 | $277.66 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.13 | $1,031.3085 | $1,031.31 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.30 | |