| 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 | $150.26 | 12.297% | $168.7375 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 5.663% | $80.8216 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.95 | 5.847% | $186.2378 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.37 | 10.621% | $126.5172 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.82 | 9.337% | $108.0468 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.90 | 5.504% | $261.5444 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.32 | 7.312% | $96.9242 | $96.92 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.11 | $1,028.8295 | $1,028.83 | $1,028.80 | $1,028.60 | |