| 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 | $142.68 | 8.748% | $155.1616 | $155.16 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.97 | 6.677% | $70.3748 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.90 | 5.271% | $256.756 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.78 | 3.279% | $48.3139 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.28 | 4.448% | $68.1837 | $68.18 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.36 | 10.834% | $135.6165 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.59 | 10.193% | $130.6779 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.56 | $865.0844 | $865.08 | $865.05 | $865.20 | |