| 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 | $145.32 | 13.633% | $165.1315 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.59 | 4.567% | $11.0736 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 5.405% | $38.515 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.65 | 8.512% | $135.2602 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.69 | 9.273% | $118.7688 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.53 | 9.826% | $142.2576 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.31 | 8.799% | $227.7272 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.63 | $838.7339 | $838.74 | $838.70 | $838.80 | |