| 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 | $154.54 | 4.490% | $161.4788 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.62 | 8.399% | $126.4149 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.68 | 10.736% | $161.3202 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.99 | 3.341% | $38.2258 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.87 | 13.356% | $48.5957 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.58 | 5.176% | $67.9227 | $67.92 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.39 | 11.462% | $86.2604 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.67 | $690.2185 | $690.22 | $690.20 | $690.20 | |