| 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 | $145.95 | 9.720% | $160.1363 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 9.203% | $8.5178 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.73 | 4.629% | $37.3839 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.73 | 9.506% | $170.5337 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.93 | 7.432% | $150.3296 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.44 | 8.459% | $85.0752 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.48 | 13.634% | $236.9042 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.06 | $848.8807 | $848.88 | $848.95 | $848.80 | |