| 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 | $147.27 | 9.677% | $161.5213 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.51 | 10.658% | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.69 | 13.145% | $30.1984 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.45 | 11.607% | $275.0555 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.55 | 4.287% | $236.2622 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.72 | 5.772% | $32.4932 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.70 | 12.869% | $52.7098 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.89 | $887.2904 | $887.29 | $887.25 | $887.40 | |