| 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 | $155.84 | 5.639% | $164.6278 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.75 | 11.604% | $16.4616 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.39 | 8.400% | $103.4028 | $103.40 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.46 | 8.611% | $39.5996 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.75 | 9.609% | $210.1753 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.34 | 9.147% | $195.7442 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.38 | 12.782% | $277.8723 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.91 | $1,007.8836 | $1,007.88 | $1,007.90 | $1,007.90 | |