| 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 | $142.28 | 13.268% | $161.1577 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.73 | 13.710% | $92.9352 | $92.94 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.97 | 4.112% | $88.464 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.35 | 4.367% | $38.9811 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.66 | 10.192% | $242.0477 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.58 | 10.373% | $170.6146 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.86 | 3.596% | $60.9766 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.43 | $855.1769 | $855.18 | $855.20 | $855.20 | |