| 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 | $154.87 | 6.784% | $165.3764 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.66 | 10.387% | $41.5717 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.71 | 4.433% | $122.9281 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.52 | 7.211% | $102.4079 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.94 | 12.146% | $156.9371 | $156.94 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.35 | 10.789% | $63.5375 | $63.54 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.45 | 9.766% | $240.8815 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.50 | $893.6402 | $893.65 | $893.70 | $893.60 | |