| 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 | $150.76 | 10.131% | $166.0335 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 9.126% | $39.831 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.51 | 9.533% | $111.1869 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.92 | 5.298% | $50.4588 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.40 | 13.734% | $126.6997 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.97 | 3.277% | $227.1784 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.25 | 3.527% | $172.1136 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.31 | $893.5019 | $893.50 | $893.55 | $893.50 | |