| 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 | $147.86 | 9.668% | $162.1551 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.66 | 9.408% | $107.9419 | $107.94 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.40 | 5.296% | $260.5023 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.73 | 3.445% | $219.0241 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.55 | 7.491% | $112.3818 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.82 | 7.736% | $96.7685 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.86 | 7.211% | $19.1479 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.88 | $977.9216 | $977.92 | $977.90 | $977.90 | |