| 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 | $148.53 | 11.373% | $165.4223 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 9.736% | $21.1681 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.53 | 11.333% | $36.2166 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.75 | 5.697% | $221.6995 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 10.538% | $89.5026 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.76 | 4.354% | $17.4897 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.91 | 8.118% | $237.7623 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.74 | $789.2611 | $789.26 | $789.20 | $789.30 | |