| 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 | $157.81 | 3.170% | $162.8126 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.42 | 6.385% | $80.2356 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.64 | 5.607% | $11.2366 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.72 | 12.534% | $49.1999 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.28 | 4.392% | $13.8633 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.68 | 12.404% | $143.5174 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.57 | 13.784% | $161.084 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.12 | $621.9494 | $621.95 | $621.95 | $621.90 | |