| 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 | $147.61 | 12.796% | $166.4982 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.56 | 5.138% | $117.292 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.71 | 5.550% | $143.2419 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.70 | 7.787% | $235.7302 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 4.259% | $146.6194 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.69 | 13.350% | $74.4596 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.67 | 6.290% | $16.6556 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.57 | $900.4969 | $900.50 | $900.50 | $900.50 | |