| 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 | $157.43 | 7.606% | $169.4041 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.97 | 12.491% | $85.4594 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.96 | 9.360% | $11.9859 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.99 | 11.338% | $150.2952 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.90 | 8.664% | $247.6453 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.26 | 4.184% | $64.865 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 5.700% | $260.0009 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.49 | $989.6558 | $989.67 | $989.65 | $989.70 | |