| 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 | $154.96 | 6.807% | $165.5081 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.57 | 12.456% | $44.4988 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.33 | 11.153% | $38.1588 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.39 | 12.470% | $224.2539 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.69 | 4.413% | $75.8978 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.86 | 9.708% | $163.3113 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.31 | 9.845% | $225.5228 | $225.52 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.11 | $937.1515 | $937.15 | $937.10 | $937.20 | |