| 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 | $154.68 | 8.596% | $167.9763 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 7.230% | $39.139 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.79 | 8.127% | $249.5463 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.99 | 6.315% | $106.3044 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.43 | 6.873% | $81.683 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.63 | 9.196% | $180.8613 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.32 | 3.618% | $47.9959 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.34 | $873.5062 | $873.51 | $873.55 | $873.50 | |