| 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 | $149.54 | 7.780% | $161.1742 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.61 | 11.231% | $89.6633 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.73 | 8.662% | $51.8644 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.62 | 11.579% | $253.9761 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.52 | 6.106% | $119.3905 | $119.39 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.36 | 3.110% | $77.7037 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.59 | 12.332% | $208.477 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.97 | $962.2492 | $962.24 | $962.25 | $962.40 | |