| 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 | $153.45 | 5.167% | $161.3788 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.28 | 5.249% | $16.082 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.57 | 13.471% | $80.0765 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.30 | 6.133% | $137.23 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.94 | 8.138% | $104.829 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.99 | 4.221% | $20.8338 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.97 | 5.306% | $207.4212 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.50 | $727.8513 | $727.85 | $727.95 | $727.80 | |