| 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 | $146.79 | 9.523% | $160.7688 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.60 | 4.612% | $60.2565 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.35 | 12.550% | $110.6929 | $110.69 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.84 | 11.322% | $77.7473 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.87 | 9.234% | $36.9976 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.51 | 5.122% | $16.3044 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.95 | 3.730% | $13.433 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $434.91 | $476.2005 | $476.20 | $476.20 | $476.20 | |