| 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 | $146.42 | 8.650% | $159.0853 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.84 | 3.147% | $76.1637 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.59 | 13.723% | $161.0204 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.47 | 9.423% | $69.4508 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.51 | 10.411% | $23.7494 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.81 | 4.422% | $254.5913 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.95 | 13.743% | $201.2682 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.59 | $945.3291 | $945.33 | $945.30 | $945.40 | |