| 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 | $152.62 | 5.801% | $161.4735 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.58 | 6.548% | $222.2378 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.86 | 9.590% | $249.7118 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 4.277% | $40.0737 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 7.389% | $132.6469 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.65 | 10.479% | $37.1762 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.71 | 4.770% | $34.2703 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.37 | $877.5902 | $877.59 | $877.55 | $877.60 | |