| 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 | $154.87 | 6.810% | $165.4166 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.59 | 12.793% | $16.4565 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.74 | 11.513% | $119.029 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.25 | 7.222% | $30.2902 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.99 | 3.157% | $109.3361 | $109.34 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.79 | 12.114% | $138.7859 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.60 | 9.838% | $195.0723 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.83 | $774.3866 | $774.40 | $774.40 | $774.40 | |