| 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 | $150.63 | 8.588% | $163.5661 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.39 | 7.527% | $83.2151 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.77 | 6.728% | $45.6476 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.64 | 4.715% | $209.053 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.99 | 8.468% | $263.5664 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.29 | 7.317% | $218.1647 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.97 | 13.867% | $228.8385 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.68 | $1,212.0514 | $1,212.06 | $1,212.00 | $1,212.10 | |