| 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 | $143.61 | 12.723% | $161.8815 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.58 | 12.251% | $79.2268 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 12.422% | $98.7402 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 6.184% | $51.4674 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.84 | 4.652% | $126.4615 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.29 | 5.382% | $234.2536 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.89 | 11.409% | $77.8638 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.51 | $829.8948 | $829.89 | $829.90 | $830.00 | |