| 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 | $150.47 | 11.723% | $168.1096 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.53 | 5.507% | $27.991 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.43 | 11.533% | $67.3994 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.70 | 10.108% | $209.976 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.36 | 13.504% | $112.7776 | $112.78 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 10.590% | $152.1165 | $152.12 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 13.414% | $248.9891 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.58 | $987.3592 | $987.37 | $987.40 | $987.40 | |