| 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 | $152.69 | 7.847% | $164.6716 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 5.376% | $6.0275 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.97 | 12.353% | $139.284 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.38 | 13.818% | $188.2322 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.47 | 9.695% | $60.8478 | $60.85 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.26 | 13.598% | $247.939 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 4.611% | $173.0475 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.91 | $980.0496 | $980.05 | $980.10 | $979.90 | |