| 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 | $150.50 | 10.415% | $166.1746 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.39 | 8.399% | $257.3284 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.92 | 6.872% | $197.6277 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.41 | 7.605% | $74.6886 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.66 | 12.869% | $9.7745 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 13.205% | $249.617 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.42 | 11.391% | $41.6825 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.80 | $996.8933 | $996.89 | $996.90 | $996.90 | |