| 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 | $150.87 | 12.576% | $169.8434 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.83 | 3.497% | $50.5376 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.99 | 4.668% | $126.6378 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.66 | 10.233% | $36.0021 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.36 | 10.776% | $43.6014 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.99 | 6.326% | $159.4784 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.62 | 10.527% | $242.7394 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.32 | $828.8401 | $828.84 | $828.90 | $828.70 | |