| 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 | $148.90 | 8.800% | $162.0032 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.76 | 6.503% | $27.4352 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.87 | 6.550% | $98.953 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.88 | 9.519% | $89.6742 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.99 | 5.726% | $192.4107 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.73 | 7.168% | $266.559 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.37 | 3.538% | $5.56 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.50 | $842.5953 | $842.59 | $842.55 | $842.70 | |