| 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 | $149.96 | 8.190% | $162.2417 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.43 | 4.145% | $57.7276 | $57.73 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.98 | 7.431% | $192.28 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.98 | 8.742% | $122.8567 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.31 | 5.712% | $146.2103 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.72 | 6.242% | $84.6961 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.82 | 9.137% | $120.9456 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.20 | $886.9580 | $886.97 | $887.00 | $886.90 | |