| 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 | $136.51 | 5.768% | $144.3839 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.76 | 5.403% | $161.0136 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.29 | 6.359% | $54.5515 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.29 | 8.209% | $166.9557 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.74 | 8.622% | $145.2711 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 6.493% | $79.1562 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.69 | 6.378% | $129.4514 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.61 | $880.7834 | $880.78 | $880.75 | $881.00 | |