| 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 | $144.73 | 8.830% | $157.5097 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.69 | 7.354% | $269.1257 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.61 | 9.537% | $68.5811 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.36 | 4.432% | $169.5558 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.97 | 9.730% | $9.8428 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.52 | 6.112% | $150.1697 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.37 | 13.480% | $163.8311 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.25 | $988.6159 | $988.62 | $988.65 | $988.60 | |