| 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 | $153.93 | 5.129% | $161.8251 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.47 | 7.576% | $158.6423 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.31 | 5.292% | $117.2005 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.75 | 12.294% | $138.9638 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.90 | 12.775% | $81.0852 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.36 | 8.137% | $176.6526 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.99 | 7.209% | $41.8008 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.71 | $876.1703 | $876.17 | $876.20 | $876.20 | |