| 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 | $152.96 | 5.547% | $161.4447 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.93 | 8.585% | $48.7872 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.71 | 6.372% | $170.9504 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 11.364% | $246.5376 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.65 | 3.529% | $77.2844 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.39 | 12.723% | $178.542 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.43 | 4.267% | $235.0491 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.45 | $1,118.5954 | $1,118.59 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.50 | |