| 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 | $145.62 | 11.807% | $162.8134 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.45 | 7.777% | $83.4733 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.58 | 9.515% | $41.1557 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.76 | 10.534% | $48.3697 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.36 | 7.132% | $158.941 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.80 | 10.187% | $86.8274 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.41 | 9.847% | $193.7811 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.98 | $775.3616 | $775.36 | $775.35 | $775.40 | |