| 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 | $147.79 | 8.182% | $159.8822 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.52 | 11.615% | $65.3171 | $65.32 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.57 | 5.523% | $98.7379 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.86 | 7.419% | $147.0136 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.80 | 10.207% | $62.5976 | $62.60 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.71 | 7.419% | $64.1399 | $64.14 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 13.110% | $262.3586 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.20 | $860.0469 | $860.05 | $860.05 | $860.00 | |