| 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 | $150.98 | 9.779% | $165.7443 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.63 | 11.833% | $113.6559 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.46 | 11.823% | $111.2192 | $111.22 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.28 | 8.532% | $135.9689 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.59 | 9.382% | $29.0847 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.94 | 12.696% | $70.9309 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.52 | 5.606% | $62.8567 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.40 | $689.4606 | $689.46 | $689.45 | $689.50 | |