| 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 | $149.33 | 8.338% | $161.7811 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.96 | 13.694% | $102.2791 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.65 | 5.623% | $48.2169 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.57 | 9.307% | $180.9796 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.67 | 3.657% | $96.0589 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.93 | 3.789% | $148.3456 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.90 | 9.272% | $93.8646 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.01 | $831.5258 | $831.53 | $831.55 | $831.60 | |