| 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 | $146.28 | 9.554% | $160.2556 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.57 | 4.576% | $17.3282 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.30 | 10.609% | $50.1059 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.56 | 4.159% | $8.916 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.94 | 9.834% | $156.9967 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.64 | 6.583% | $224.5064 | $224.51 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.60 | 8.130% | $242.86 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.89 | $860.9688 | $860.99 | $860.95 | $861.00 | |