| 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 | $155.66 | 3.796% | $161.5689 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.92 | 4.388% | $37.4962 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.55 | 8.661% | $53.8415 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.74 | 10.598% | $93.7207 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.44 | 3.854% | $25.3819 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.44 | 5.670% | $11.0319 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.25 | 11.528% | $144.1499 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.00 | $527.1910 | $527.19 | $527.20 | $527.10 | |