| 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 | $146.75 | 9.359% | $160.4843 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.76 | 9.851% | $71.1395 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.66 | 3.541% | $194.305 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.55 | 9.539% | $162.7202 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.60 | 7.226% | $16.7273 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.43 | 6.160% | $131.0333 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.81 | 5.206% | $240.7218 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.56 | $977.1314 | $977.13 | $977.15 | $977.00 | |