| 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 | $150.32 | 12.601% | $169.2618 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.33 | 7.698% | $87.5908 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.76 | 11.450% | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.85 | 5.646% | $225.924 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.87 | 9.408% | $158.4994 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.62 | 12.782% | $117.9925 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.76 | 8.508% | $94.1415 | $94.14 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.51 | $869.8600 | $869.85 | $869.85 | $869.90 | |