| 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 | $147.40 | 8.771% | $160.3285 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.80 | 3.457% | $84.6278 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.44 | 7.579% | $81.1576 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.25 | 4.678% | $88.1912 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.93 | 4.457% | $138.8547 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.79 | 5.261% | $242.9319 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.38 | 9.314% | $68.1901 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.99 | $864.2818 | $864.28 | $864.35 | $864.30 | |