| 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 | $143.85 | 12.230% | $161.4429 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.65 | 8.540% | $39.7799 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.74 | 8.641% | $140.9508 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.55 | 6.853% | $66.8366 | $66.84 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.37 | 6.596% | $261.5546 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.96 | 13.544% | $231.5843 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.28 | 7.551% | $60.5297 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.40 | $962.6788 | $962.67 | $962.75 | $962.70 | |