| 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 | $153.56 | 5.382% | $161.8246 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.42 | 11.533% | $12.7371 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.40 | 6.390% | $92.9849 | $92.98 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.45 | 9.625% | $201.1071 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.26 | 13.679% | $251.5262 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.71 | 5.116% | $137.3971 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.28 | 3.874% | $24.1819 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.08 | $881.7589 | $881.76 | $881.80 | $881.70 | |