| 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 | $150.75 | 9.737% | $165.4285 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.42 | 5.328% | $20.4547 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.97 | 12.706% | $161.1358 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.98 | 10.386% | $23.159 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.91 | 6.842% | $242.4352 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.51 | 10.434% | $196.0314 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.90 | 13.426% | $96.2987 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.44 | $904.9433 | $904.95 | $905.00 | $904.90 | |