| 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 | $147.97 | 8.616% | $160.7191 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.84 | 4.567% | $147.2722 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.95 | 10.365% | $246.0588 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.35 | 11.240% | $14.8505 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.51 | 10.735% | $68.1131 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.88 | 7.314% | $46.0162 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.65 | 6.461% | $84.7962 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.15 | $767.8261 | $767.83 | $767.75 | $767.90 | |