| 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 | $148.29 | 9.845% | $162.8892 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.54 | 12.503% | $6.2327 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.90 | 13.701% | $197.726 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.93 | 7.265% | $151.1686 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.99 | 13.618% | $29.5293 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 6.714% | $152.0461 | $152.05 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.34 | 6.486% | $265.5122 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.47 | $965.1041 | $965.11 | $965.15 | $965.00 | |