| 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 | $148.43 | 8.576% | $161.1594 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.78 | 9.836% | $23.9223 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.25 | 12.716% | $176.1188 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.61 | 13.169% | $86.6988 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 7.511% | $238.0401 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.84 | 8.836% | $36.8301 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.59 | 9.185% | $156.7787 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.91 | $879.5482 | $879.55 | $879.55 | $879.50 | |