| 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 | $146.57 | 12.849% | $165.4028 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 12.634% | $18.4382 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.51 | 6.244% | $75.9751 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.32 | 13.176% | $175.785 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.41 | 3.688% | $239.9444 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 7.819% | $7.1268 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.93 | 8.669% | $174.881 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.72 | $857.5533 | $857.56 | $857.65 | $857.50 | |