| 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 | $145.53 | 10.799% | $161.2458 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.93 | 5.816% | $163.9407 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.95 | 5.432% | $209.757 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.63 | 9.704% | $191.5761 | $191.58 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.30 | 5.320% | $56.1356 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.64 | 5.779% | $29.2373 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.26 | 3.270% | $51.9035 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.24 | $863.7960 | $863.81 | $863.85 | $863.70 | |