| 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 | $145.78 | 13.593% | $165.5959 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.88 | 11.217% | $34.3438 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.38 | 11.709% | $106.548 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.36 | 9.812% | $262.846 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.39 | 10.325% | $67.7285 | $67.73 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.72 | 7.165% | $96.1484 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.75 | 11.546% | $240.6605 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.26 | $973.8711 | $973.88 | $973.90 | $973.70 | |