| 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 | $149.88 | 11.256% | $166.7505 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.73 | 3.839% | $54.7543 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.92 | 13.212% | $36.1373 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 13.547% | $8.9361 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.80 | 13.194% | $9.9611 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.99 | 5.251% | $264.1695 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.37 | 6.758% | $37.7603 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.56 | $578.4691 | $578.47 | $578.45 | $578.60 | |