| 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 | $145.32 | 13.832% | $165.4207 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.27 | 5.566% | $24.5652 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.61 | 11.802% | $273.4789 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.37 | 8.670% | $263.3835 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 11.286% | $40.7084 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.98 | 6.464% | $163.9333 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.35 | 7.459% | $197.0261 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.48 | $1,128.5161 | $1,128.52 | $1,128.55 | $1,128.50 | |