| 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 | $131.92 | 8.464% | $143.0857 | $143.09 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.28 | 7.381% | $16.4078 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.54 | 7.370% | $86.4758 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.56 | 5.767% | $176.1655 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.92 | 12.799% | $79.9971 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.71 | 9.223% | $95.7995 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 6.688% | $266.4533 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.68 | $864.3847 | $864.40 | $864.40 | $864.50 | |