| 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 | $147.89 | 8.494% | $160.4518 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.29 | 9.465% | $202.8277 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.66 | 4.230% | $13.1955 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.79 | 7.587% | $216.0239 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.41 | 9.156% | $25.5534 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.89 | 8.320% | $63.7896 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.32 | 6.266% | $179.9296 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.25 | $861.7715 | $861.77 | $861.80 | $861.80 | |