| 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 | $152.35 | 6.286% | $161.9267 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.69 | 13.353% | $117.5357 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.70 | 4.232% | $52.8456 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.72 | 11.333% | $13.0482 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.75 | 6.402% | $7.1821 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.86 | 10.383% | $172.0429 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.89 | 3.713% | $87.0048 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.96 | $611.5860 | $611.59 | $611.65 | $611.40 | |