| 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 | $143.95 | 11.250% | $160.1444 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.66 | 6.864% | $50.9314 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.57 | 4.703% | $29.9136 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.50 | 6.104% | $251.997 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.61 | 3.249% | $173.0556 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.64 | 10.120% | $17.2228 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.47 | 3.228% | $100.6163 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.40 | $783.8811 | $783.88 | $783.85 | $783.80 | |