| 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 | $144.29 | 11.854% | $161.3941 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.77 | 9.445% | $135.4601 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.66 | 7.791% | $51.3732 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.79 | 13.648% | $67.9501 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.26 | 5.811% | $161.1078 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.92 | 11.859% | $156.5131 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.35 | 9.277% | $230.9569 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.04 | $964.7553 | $964.75 | $964.70 | $964.90 | |