| 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 | $148.75 | 8.179% | $160.9163 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 4.830% | $8.1243 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.43 | 6.567% | $42.0194 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.65 | 4.439% | $83.1857 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.98 | 6.821% | $258.4855 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.82 | 12.231% | $173.756 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.43 | 5.563% | $152.4646 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.81 | $878.9518 | $878.96 | $878.90 | $879.00 | |