| 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 | $147.65 | 12.667% | $166.3528 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.99 | 10.596% | $197.9558 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 6.494% | $147.7178 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.43 | 6.871% | $54.9638 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.30 | 11.393% | $186.3605 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.47 | 5.658% | $37.4769 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.95 | 13.191% | $183.3128 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.50 | $974.1404 | $974.14 | $974.10 | $974.30 | |