| 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 | $151.46 | 8.675% | $164.5992 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.28 | 11.262% | $49.2668 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.73 | 7.580% | $20.1497 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.27 | 7.847% | $172.8464 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 4.583% | $181.5561 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.63 | 7.199% | $257.953 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.69 | 7.697% | $16.8977 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.66 | $863.2689 | $863.28 | $863.25 | $863.30 | |