| 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 | $150.26 | 8.585% | $163.1598 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.86 | 9.672% | $28.3612 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.63 | 3.817% | $13.1121 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.43 | 10.343% | $89.8523 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.32 | 3.104% | $189.0103 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.64 | 13.845% | $162.3885 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 4.149% | $214.4011 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.00 | $860.2853 | $860.28 | $860.25 | $860.40 | |