| 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 | $156.59 | 3.132% | $161.4944 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 3.603% | $35.5047 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.84 | 10.151% | $225.6333 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.93 | 7.440% | $166.4568 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.84 | 6.165% | $245.0713 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.76 | 10.184% | $40.5036 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.93 | 3.634% | $92.1617 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.16 | $966.8258 | $966.81 | $966.80 | $966.90 | |