| 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 | $152.69 | 5.161% | $160.5703 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.61 | 5.497% | $87.1511 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.78 | 8.193% | $242.1143 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.50 | 11.138% | $261.73 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.61 | 7.148% | $19.9402 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.86 | 6.428% | $48.8079 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.62 | 3.529% | $36.877 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.67 | $857.1908 | $857.19 | $857.20 | $857.20 | |