| 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 | $145.63 | 10.871% | $161.4614 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.84 | 3.209% | $21.5088 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.66 | 7.692% | $134.2488 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.65 | 6.336% | $50.6691 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.53 | 12.514% | $36.6008 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.45 | 11.729% | $272.0043 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.57 | 11.181% | $30.6526 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.33 | $707.1458 | $707.14 | $707.10 | $707.20 | |