| 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 | $149.55 | 12.649% | $168.4666 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.97 | 7.827% | $42.0202 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.34 | 3.533% | $53.1538 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.51 | 4.404% | $143.5659 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.63 | 6.849% | $84.0154 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.51 | 13.618% | $284.6245 | $284.62 | $284.60 | $284.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.59 | 11.640% | $188.2139 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.10 | $964.0603 | $964.06 | $963.95 | $964.10 | |