| 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 | $142.40 | 13.125% | $161.09 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.92 | 3.245% | $157.8823 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.38 | 3.288% | $35.5104 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.42 | 4.716% | $18.2415 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.72 | 13.171% | $170.5713 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.76 | 12.261% | $60.3515 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.26 | 4.705% | $249.4701 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.86 | $853.1171 | $853.11 | $853.10 | $853.20 | |