| 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 | $148.61 | 11.548% | $165.7715 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.31 | 10.355% | $97.4545 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.71 | 9.664% | $50.1274 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.94 | 12.717% | $223.112 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.97 | 5.215% | $11.5421 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.55 | 7.624% | $248.1271 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.61 | 8.504% | $67.9344 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.70 | $864.0690 | $864.06 | $864.10 | $864.00 | |