| 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 | $146.67 | 9.466% | $160.5538 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.26 | 6.679% | $50.4165 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 11.803% | $38.5273 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.33 | 11.108% | $80.3644 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.86 | 12.616% | $93.3136 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.26 | 3.708% | $237.761 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.92 | 4.384% | $198.2461 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.76 | $859.1827 | $859.18 | $859.15 | $859.20 | |