| 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 | $147.93 | 12.596% | $166.5633 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.52 | 11.454% | $208.9985 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.72 | 6.604% | $16.7581 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.27 | 4.561% | $233.4533 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.25 | 13.646% | $162.7979 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.43 | 10.337% | $35.7823 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.64 | 5.635% | $24.9721 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.76 | $849.3255 | $849.32 | $849.30 | $849.50 | |