| 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 | $166.37 | 10.155% | $183.2649 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.91 | 10.103% | $16.4164 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.64 | 11.136% | $151.8562 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.45 | 4.352% | $158.0411 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 7.775% | $135.6995 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.81 | 13.428% | $91.6612 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.53 | 6.718% | $57.1261 | $57.13 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.62 | $794.0654 | $794.07 | $794.05 | $794.10 | |