| 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 | $148.81 | 8.349% | $161.2341 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.62 | 8.711% | $86.5557 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 13.121% | $86.843 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.34 | 12.511% | $208.5279 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.86 | 13.654% | $112.3583 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.48 | 9.337% | $211.5452 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.62 | 9.171% | $65.0878 | $65.09 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.50 | $932.1520 | $932.16 | $932.20 | $932.10 | |