| 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 | $152.90 | 5.602% | $161.4655 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.59 | 9.675% | $120.1928 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.38 | 11.726% | $144.5511 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.46 | 4.520% | $179.21 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.57 | 10.582% | $48.1806 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.94 | 3.845% | $84.0521 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.59 | 9.392% | $174.5787 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.43 | $912.2308 | $912.23 | $912.25 | $912.40 | |