| 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 | $154.80 | 4.278% | $161.4223 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.49 | 8.722% | $35.3238 | $35.32 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.75 | 12.344% | $85.1006 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.67 | 12.220% | $132.0493 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 9.533% | $229.6031 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.55 | 6.683% | $170.2127 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 6.200% | $74.032 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.59 | $887.7438 | $887.73 | $887.70 | $887.60 | |