| 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 | $147.52 | 8.834% | $160.5519 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.36 | 7.410% | $58.3881 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.37 | 3.133% | $184.9897 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.56 | 12.452% | $262.6429 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.94 | 3.390% | $98.1585 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.27 | 6.295% | $16.2312 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.60 | 12.157% | $8.5239 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.62 | $789.4862 | $789.48 | $789.50 | $789.50 | |