| 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 | $152.87 | 7.704% | $164.6471 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.72 | 4.152% | $44.4937 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 13.605% | $18.8357 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.49 | 12.552% | $50.0744 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.48 | 12.627% | $271.9717 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.70 | 9.724% | $17.2267 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.89 | 9.390% | $221.9414 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.73 | $789.1907 | $789.19 | $789.20 | $789.10 | |