| 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 | $153.35 | 5.509% | $161.7981 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.99 | 5.238% | $73.6561 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.77 | 12.696% | $128.2142 | $128.21 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.69 | 8.622% | $128.9235 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.82 | 11.376% | $166.8635 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.78 | 10.555% | $181.067 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.53 | 4.595% | $21.4734 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.93 | $861.9958 | $861.99 | $861.90 | $862.10 | |