| 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 | $153.70 | 8.428% | $166.6538 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.74 | 13.795% | $78.2227 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.97 | 7.863% | $158.5263 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.99 | 12.212% | $92.0026 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.47 | 7.626% | $197.4614 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.94 | 3.864% | $35.2514 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.55 | 13.540% | $244.7355 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.36 | $972.8537 | $972.85 | $972.85 | $972.90 | |