| 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 | $140.92 | 11.375% | $156.9497 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.43 | 7.548% | $16.5947 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.30 | 13.191% | $234.6449 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 8.731% | $9.3726 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.80 | 10.460% | $16.3481 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.27 | 4.624% | $194.8831 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.79 | 12.596% | $48.1798 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.13 | $676.9729 | $676.96 | $677.00 | $676.90 | |