| 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 | $147.80 | 12.643% | $166.4864 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.41 | 10.639% | $48.0284 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.99 | 10.467% | $197.7249 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.97 | 6.271% | $9.5325 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.89 | 9.623% | $147.8705 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.92 | 9.248% | $86.2185 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.34 | 8.156% | $197.2117 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.32 | $853.0729 | $853.07 | $853.05 | $853.00 | |