| 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 | $148.67 | 8.445% | $161.2252 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.44 | 12.725% | $20.7865 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.99 | 11.416% | $231.7341 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.94 | 9.359% | $157.4113 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.75 | 7.720% | $103.1419 | $103.14 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.76 | 7.561% | $241.7541 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.30 | 3.258% | $62.2646 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.85 | $978.3177 | $978.31 | $978.35 | $978.30 | |