| 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 | $147.48 | 12.114% | $165.3457 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.27 | 6.569% | $232.6082 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.84 | 12.860% | $22.3914 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.99 | 3.670% | $144.0909 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.72 | 3.380% | $7.9809 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.36 | 4.270% | $37.9126 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.49 | 11.510% | $254.7892 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.15 | $865.1189 | $865.12 | $865.15 | $865.10 | |