| 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 | $142.43 | 13.643% | $161.8617 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.77 | 8.314% | $88.5684 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.28 | 4.486% | $119.4066 | $119.41 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.70 | 9.750% | $185.1483 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.67 | 5.719% | $10.223 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.75 | 7.673% | $262.4529 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.47 | 12.113% | $86.8539 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.07 | $914.5148 | $914.51 | $914.45 | $914.60 | |