| 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 | $154.27 | 4.514% | $161.2337 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.97 | 10.585% | $92.8582 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.70 | 5.750% | $27.1778 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.95 | 11.283% | $27.7651 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.48 | 6.866% | $224.9316 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.93 | 6.577% | $259.9733 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.63 | 4.860% | $191.5058 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.93 | $985.4455 | $985.45 | $985.45 | $985.50 | |