| 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 | $147.70 | 8.659% | $160.4893 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.44 | 10.498% | $123.139 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.29 | 11.344% | $86.0578 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.61 | 13.855% | $202.2179 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.53 | 9.496% | $43.2838 | $43.28 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.36 | 10.206% | $8.1112 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.73 | 6.724% | $33.8635 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.66 | $657.1625 | $657.16 | $657.15 | $657.20 | |