| 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 | $147.42 | 9.398% | $161.2745 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.33 | 13.330% | $41.1728 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.87 | 13.299% | $63.3002 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.94 | 3.576% | $239.1984 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.81 | 4.765% | $95.1371 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.57 | 8.561% | $12.5605 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 11.770% | $250.1524 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.75 | $862.7959 | $862.79 | $862.75 | $862.90 | |