| 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 | $146.64 | 12.808% | $165.4217 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.90 | 5.841% | $93.0342 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.93 | 12.136% | $178.2177 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.28 | 12.186% | $60.8946 | $60.89 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.51 | 11.258% | $9.4681 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.53 | 9.190% | $79.1955 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.40 | 6.402% | $175.9889 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.19 | $762.2207 | $762.22 | $762.20 | $762.20 | |