| 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 | $143.74 | 9.685% | $157.6612 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.77 | 13.754% | $6.5636 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.82 | 11.456% | $183.7018 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.44 | 5.263% | $81.5157 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.33 | 7.492% | $247.5863 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.36 | 9.380% | $17.8946 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.38 | 9.791% | $164.0058 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.84 | $858.9290 | $858.93 | $858.90 | $859.00 | |