| 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 | $150.94 | 10.195% | $166.3283 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.74 | 4.368% | $31.039 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.42 | 5.848% | $36.4329 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.72 | 4.645% | $178.6499 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.99 | 7.226% | $34.3016 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.26 | 12.681% | $30.7168 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.66 | 6.796% | $148.0833 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.73 | $625.5518 | $625.55 | $625.60 | $625.40 | |