| 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 | $146.74 | 13.226% | $166.1478 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.75 | 5.308% | $102.9386 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.38 | 8.789% | $124.4329 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.47 | 12.596% | $150.2819 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.70 | 10.189% | $200.2134 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.90 | 3.459% | $51.626 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.86 | 3.809% | $163.8729 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.80 | $959.5135 | $959.51 | $959.55 | $959.40 | |