| 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 | $154.50 | 4.230% | $161.0354 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.40 | 11.652% | $35.0587 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.99 | 7.703% | $26.915 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.87 | 4.520% | $25.9941 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.99 | 5.598% | $53.8444 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.91 | 8.851% | $191.4798 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.25 | 10.683% | $40.1226 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.91 | $534.4500 | $534.45 | $534.45 | $534.40 | |