| 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 | $147.60 | 10.245% | $162.7216 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.29 | 9.469% | $50.6732 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.85 | 13.597% | $130.4662 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.46 | 8.863% | $225.8472 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.87 | 6.381% | $87.0941 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.87 | 13.448% | $66.7868 | $66.79 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.70 | 7.500% | $109.3275 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.64 | $832.9166 | $832.92 | $832.90 | $832.90 | |