| 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 | $153.47 | 5.211% | $161.4673 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.59 | 5.804% | $48.236 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.74 | 3.327% | $124.757 | $124.76 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.33 | 11.149% | $115.9618 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 12.573% | $83.9232 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.52 | 8.362% | $78.5841 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.37 | 7.390% | $159.3345 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.57 | $772.2639 | $772.26 | $772.25 | $772.30 | |