| 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 | $152.94 | 5.431% | $161.2462 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.73 | 3.366% | $130.9957 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.68 | 7.244% | $103.6835 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.69 | 8.652% | $14.8745 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 7.683% | $57.535 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.28 | 5.134% | $209.511 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.73 | 9.678% | $7.3813 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.48 | $685.2272 | $685.23 | $685.25 | $685.20 | |