| 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 | $143.33 | 12.622% | $161.4211 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.45 | 8.175% | $171.4033 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.37 | 11.612% | $5.9936 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.52 | 4.474% | $197.9991 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.30 | 10.652% | $56.7645 | $56.76 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.81 | 11.406% | $214.8019 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.64 | 8.701% | $30.045 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.42 | $838.4285 | $838.42 | $838.40 | $838.40 | |