| 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 | $148.82 | 11.675% | $166.1947 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.49 | 5.291% | $55.2672 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.29 | 10.370% | $186.8454 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.27 | 8.529% | $150.063 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.92 | 8.172% | $266.0166 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.54 | 3.176% | $44.9228 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.50 | 7.848% | $104.0733 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.83 | $973.3830 | $973.38 | $973.30 | $973.40 | |