| 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 | $165.84 | 10.648% | $183.4986 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 13.265% | $7.2603 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.73 | 8.708% | $213.8612 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.33 | 7.245% | $148.352 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.31 | 5.694% | $17.2387 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.86 | 12.617% | $48.2676 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.46 | 3.517% | $168.1737 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.94 | $786.6521 | $786.65 | $786.60 | $786.80 | |