| 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 | $155.36 | 3.873% | $161.3771 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.99 | 9.118% | $55.6393 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.71 | 13.771% | $77.0343 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 5.440% | $138.021 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 11.159% | $162.0142 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.45 | 6.237% | $165.1454 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.47 | 11.799% | $73.1948 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.63 | $832.4261 | $832.42 | $832.45 | $832.30 | |