| 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 | $152.94 | 5.265% | $160.9923 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.68 | 7.265% | $13.6012 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.87 | 6.286% | $6.239 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.83 | 4.714% | $172.6001 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.39 | 11.412% | $108.5041 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.67 | 5.691% | $38.7569 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.34 | 10.325% | $46.7116 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.72 | $547.4052 | $547.40 | $547.40 | $547.40 | |