| 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 | $152.89 | 4.805% | $160.2364 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 8.844% | $9.2517 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.82 | 3.619% | $38.1525 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.88 | 6.823% | $92.8078 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.71 | 10.833% | $72.8284 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 10.767% | $268.5435 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.43 | 10.240% | $211.0324 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.67 | $852.8527 | $852.85 | $852.90 | $852.80 | |