| 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 | $152.32 | 6.459% | $162.1583 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.43 | 8.110% | $261.01 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.86 | 5.831% | $146.9569 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.42 | 9.266% | $75.8525 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.97 | 8.667% | $176.0079 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.60 | 12.123% | $7.4001 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.98 | 5.367% | $120.0973 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.58 | $949.4830 | $949.49 | $949.45 | $949.60 | |