| 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 | $147.96 | 9.251% | $161.6478 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 10.787% | $53.7317 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.93 | 6.439% | $234.0913 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.84 | 12.802% | $161.1264 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.69 | 5.549% | $129.4981 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.41 | 4.714% | $78.9648 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.88 | 11.253% | $79.9687 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.21 | $899.0288 | $899.03 | $899.05 | $899.00 | |