| 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 | $149.78 | 12.183% | $168.0277 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.25 | 4.557% | $240.7425 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.35 | 3.726% | $246.1937 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.89 | 4.797% | $9.3165 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.93 | 7.504% | $14.9753 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.63 | 11.528% | $40.8527 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.45 | 4.849% | $257.3519 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.28 | $977.4603 | $977.46 | $977.50 | $977.50 | |