| 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 | $142.85 | 13.653% | $162.3533 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.84 | 10.611% | $171.2701 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.93 | 7.275% | $120.0729 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.88 | 4.134% | $79.0169 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.44 | 9.406% | $74.8775 | $74.88 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.40 | 4.297% | $89.0696 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.71 | 11.714% | $165.0127 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.05 | $861.6730 | $861.67 | $861.60 | $861.80 | |