| 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 | $157.55 | 3.127% | $162.4766 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.99 | 8.769% | $121.8104 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.38 | 8.154% | $258.899 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.55 | 4.161% | $101.6091 | $101.61 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.37 | 6.386% | $5.7129 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.49 | 13.274% | $41.3337 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.63 | 6.359% | $86.8209 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.96 | $778.6626 | $778.66 | $778.65 | $778.60 | |