| 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 | $148.37 | 9.242% | $162.0824 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.70 | 6.586% | $77.488 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.33 | 12.169% | $261.7239 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.25 | 13.438% | $16.1649 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.83 | 9.779% | $119.4725 | $119.47 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.90 | 10.692% | $97.2983 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 8.739% | $54.8045 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.78 | $789.0345 | $789.02 | $789.00 | $789.10 | |