| 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 | $156.73 | 4.173% | $163.2703 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.43 | 4.380% | $50.5512 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.48 | 7.431% | $23.0762 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.27 | 12.801% | $121.0016 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.92 | 7.497% | $261.1317 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.47 | 5.744% | $190.8362 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.32 | 7.304% | $149.4959 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.62 | $959.3631 | $959.37 | $959.40 | $959.40 | |