| 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 | $152.93 | 5.519% | $161.3702 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.30 | 6.674% | $95.2599 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.84 | 8.482% | $62.746 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.79 | 10.304% | $81.3933 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.86 | 8.781% | $231.5512 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.48 | 4.477% | $86.1726 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.70 | 8.780% | $231.3751 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.90 | $949.8683 | $949.87 | $949.85 | $950.00 | |