| 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 | $147.99 | 8.551% | $160.6446 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.90 | 7.117% | $38.455 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.53 | 7.216% | $72.403 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.86 | 8.512% | $68.2106 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.68 | 9.371% | $118.8644 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.97 | 8.472% | $191.9629 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.99 | 6.400% | $219.1734 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.92 | $869.7139 | $869.70 | $869.65 | $869.80 | |