| 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 | $149.75 | 8.455% | $162.4114 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 7.286% | $199.9489 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.90 | 6.460% | $121.2579 | $121.26 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.76 | 3.852% | $69.3316 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.67 | 12.694% | $25.5477 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.92 | 13.507% | $259.8402 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.81 | 4.518% | $28.0213 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.18 | $866.3590 | $866.36 | $866.35 | $866.20 | |