| 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 | $151.55 | 6.337% | $161.1537 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.25 | 11.482% | $160.8128 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.51 | 4.463% | $33.9609 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.25 | 9.701% | $146.1766 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.41 | 9.550% | $85.8982 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.47 | 4.581% | $54.8737 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.34 | 7.763% | $218.0477 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.78 | $860.9236 | $860.92 | $860.90 | $861.00 | |