| 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 | $151.86 | 6.180% | $161.2449 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.30 | 12.524% | $57.7248 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.43 | 5.786% | $247.9941 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.69 | 11.854% | $131.641 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.87 | 10.300% | $146.5556 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.49 | 10.685% | $70.2739 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.97 | 10.143% | $262.1073 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.61 | $1,077.5416 | $1,077.53 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.50 | |