| 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 | $150.36 | 11.812% | $168.1205 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.33 | 7.710% | $200.696 | $200.70 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.37 | 5.623% | $6.7282 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.94 | 11.849% | $246.0007 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.37 | 7.726% | $238.473 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.48 | 8.533% | $178.5151 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.65 | 6.648% | $84.9451 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.50 | $1,123.4786 | $1,123.49 | $1,123.45 | $1,123.40 | |