| 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 | $147.51 | 8.626% | $160.2342 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.63 | 11.646% | $167.0559 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.91 | 5.269% | $80.9624 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.66 | 3.672% | $8.978 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.90 | 9.852% | $215.2001 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.51 | 11.536% | $54.1061 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.49 | 10.253% | $273.9677 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.61 | $960.5044 | $960.51 | $960.50 | $960.60 | |