| 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 | $150.29 | 12.335% | $168.8283 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.82 | 5.390% | $50.3975 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.99 | 7.342% | $262.9772 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.69 | 3.275% | $197.9678 | $197.97 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.90 | 4.676% | $253.2112 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.71 | 8.158% | $110.0075 | $110.01 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.98 | 8.653% | $170.5635 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.38 | $1,213.9530 | $1,213.96 | $1,213.95 | $1,214.00 | |