| 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 | $146.72 | 8.535% | $159.2426 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 8.593% | $51.3428 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.45 | 10.718% | $86.8583 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.56 | 3.743% | $182.1312 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.66 | 9.709% | $192.7148 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.52 | 4.356% | $82.9839 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.27 | 13.538% | $161.5305 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.46 | $916.8041 | $916.79 | $916.85 | $916.70 | |