| 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 | $156.76 | 7.283% | $168.1768 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.80 | 5.187% | $75.5243 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.26 | 10.414% | $234.3648 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.31 | 7.173% | $9.9778 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.99 | 11.147% | $250.0696 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.57 | 10.138% | $45.7844 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.94 | 3.399% | $213.9739 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.63 | $997.8716 | $997.86 | $997.85 | $998.00 | |