| 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 | $149.78 | 12.606% | $168.6613 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.51 | 13.833% | $128.0735 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.38 | 6.825% | $49.5454 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.59 | 9.350% | $17.0477 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.75 | 13.811% | $279.6905 | $279.69 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.84 | 4.475% | $15.5041 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.61 | 7.688% | $140.6513 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.46 | $799.1738 | $799.17 | $799.15 | $799.20 | |