| 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 | $155.68 | 3.565% | $161.23 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.40 | 12.606% | $12.8371 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.40 | 5.748% | $46.9521 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.42 | 10.470% | $31.3956 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.29 | 9.172% | $197.9179 | $197.92 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.44 | 9.478% | $243.5229 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.55 | 7.664% | $16.7418 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.18 | $710.5974 | $710.60 | $710.60 | $710.50 | |