| 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 | $153.51 | 5.253% | $161.5739 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.77 | 9.498% | $127.8608 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.99 | 13.370% | $60.0748 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.69 | 3.324% | $105.0702 | $105.07 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.44 | 13.578% | $141.3365 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.74 | 6.184% | $80.4238 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.76 | 12.391% | $173.9363 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.90 | $850.2763 | $850.27 | $850.20 | $850.30 | |