| 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 | $156.45 | 5.718% | $165.3958 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.68 | 13.634% | $17.8178 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.75 | 8.781% | $39.977 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.38 | 5.796% | $200.3565 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.65 | 8.140% | $223.4713 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.38 | 9.457% | $189.7765 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.49 | 9.237% | $251.7804 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.78 | $1,088.5753 | $1,088.59 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.70 | |