| 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 | $161.59 | 7.421% | $173.5816 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.90 | 8.217% | $155.7243 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.89 | 7.350% | $252.1544 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.70 | 13.177% | $46.063 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.97 | 10.226% | $46.2619 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.33 | 4.715% | $8.7228 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.82 | 5.302% | $157.7635 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.20 | $840.2715 | $840.25 | $840.20 | $840.40 | |