| 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 | $154.45 | 7.742% | $166.4075 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.77 | 9.747% | $84.2528 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 8.556% | $18.4437 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.41 | 7.713% | $48.9125 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.50 | 6.244% | $160.9597 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.58 | 10.727% | $257.5289 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.30 | 7.213% | $225.4689 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.00 | $961.9740 | $961.97 | $961.95 | $962.00 | |