| 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 | $153.62 | 5.737% | $162.4332 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.92 | 13.459% | $7.8514 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.53 | 13.472% | $284.2814 | $284.28 | $284.30 | $284.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.97 | 6.244% | $213.5186 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.48 | 11.138% | $98.3349 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.46 | 9.363% | $73.7763 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.46 | 9.734% | $15.8675 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.44 | $856.0633 | $856.06 | $856.10 | $856.10 | |