| 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 | $148.30 | 8.259% | $160.5481 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.83 | 3.600% | $173.8719 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.93 | 9.732% | $87.7088 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.68 | 5.482% | $37.636 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.78 | 8.746% | $97.6322 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.60 | 9.711% | $177.293 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.85 | 6.295% | $152.9054 | $152.91 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.97 | $887.5954 | $887.60 | $887.60 | $887.50 | |