| 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 | $147.88 | 8.370% | $160.2576 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.92 | 8.193% | $201.1524 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.43 | 3.256% | $222.4444 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.62 | 6.843% | $154.5163 | $154.52 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.48 | 10.336% | $55.6976 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.59 | 3.533% | $19.2468 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.75 | 8.802% | $80.2415 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.67 | $893.5566 | $893.56 | $893.55 | $893.50 | |