| 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 | $148.32 | 13.848% | $168.8594 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 8.838% | $8.2826 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.45 | 3.415% | $250.7297 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.93 | 6.864% | $145.2602 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 4.745% | $19.7759 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.88 | 9.399% | $120.2076 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.97 | 6.244% | $223.0805 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.04 | $936.1959 | $936.20 | $936.25 | $936.30 | |