| 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 | $147.89 | 8.735% | $160.8082 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.48 | 9.769% | $78.4629 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.69 | 11.714% | $118.0705 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.61 | 7.851% | $91.2527 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.69 | 13.295% | $227.3717 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.76 | 10.735% | $252.21 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.98 | 10.364% | $236.1569 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.10 | $1,164.3329 | $1,164.33 | $1,164.25 | $1,164.50 | |