| 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 | $152.78 | 5.561% | $161.2761 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.83 | 11.580% | $180.5699 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.71 | 9.603% | $59.9638 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.28 | 7.429% | $40.0495 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.44 | 4.385% | $177.9138 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.64 | 8.839% | $228.1701 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.54 | 12.602% | $116.5881 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.22 | $964.5313 | $964.53 | $964.50 | $964.60 | |