| 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 | $144.62 | 11.603% | $161.4003 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.77 | 13.456% | $74.62 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.94 | 12.434% | $65.1443 | $65.14 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.34 | 9.264% | $33.1507 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 13.845% | $85.0536 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.32 | 11.735% | $36.1128 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.59 | 8.379% | $38.5721 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $441.29 | $494.0538 | $494.04 | $494.00 | $494.10 | |