| 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 | $155.80 | 3.634% | $161.4618 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.58 | 4.559% | $179.4023 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.61 | 5.867% | $66.2833 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.36 | 10.135% | $163.3963 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.96 | 6.135% | $40.2888 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.35 | 9.459% | $272.936 | $272.94 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.57 | 12.779% | $73.9492 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.23 | $957.7177 | $957.72 | $957.75 | $957.70 | |