| 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 | $147.53 | 8.352% | $159.8517 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.36 | 11.862% | $211.8219 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.25 | 6.398% | $189.6544 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.79 | 10.641% | $203.3471 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.51 | 7.255% | $123.8903 | $123.89 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.83 | 13.588% | $19.1169 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.65 | 8.320% | $53.7809 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.92 | $961.4632 | $961.46 | $961.45 | $961.50 | |