| 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 | $145.48 | 10.298% | $160.4615 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.71 | 10.424% | $75.8723 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.79 | 12.806% | $87.7518 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.91 | 10.244% | $257.8717 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.67 | 4.471% | $149.0488 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.77 | 12.286% | $123.2563 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.30 | 7.490% | $42.2436 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.63 | $896.5060 | $896.50 | $896.45 | $896.60 | |