| 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 | $146.28 | 8.666% | $158.9566 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.97 | 5.536% | $220.5386 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.81 | 3.356% | $231.3211 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.25 | 9.780% | $177.0203 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.71 | 8.141% | $11.5819 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.79 | 12.818% | $106.9402 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.42 | 3.494% | $49.0769 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.23 | $955.4356 | $955.44 | $955.45 | $955.40 | |