| 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 | $151.36 | 6.389% | $161.0304 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.54 | 11.654% | $47.4976 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.82 | 4.342% | $65.5476 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.90 | 7.731% | $249.8282 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.97 | 3.368% | $258.389 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.39 | 3.478% | $136.9945 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.70 | 3.104% | $69.8014 | $69.80 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.68 | $989.0887 | $989.09 | $989.15 | $989.00 | |