| 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 | $151.27 | 9.719% | $165.9719 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.70 | 11.328% | $153.2987 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.66 | 12.539% | $87.3978 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.72 | 3.375% | $127.8956 | $127.90 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.70 | 7.103% | $238.5184 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.32 | 9.804% | $178.2339 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.33 | 4.803% | $204.7117 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.70 | $1,156.0280 | $1,156.03 | $1,156.00 | $1,156.00 | |