| 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 | $153.82 | 8.871% | $167.4654 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 12.594% | $10.6964 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.69 | 11.456% | $37.5495 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.47 | 12.204% | $144.1485 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.62 | 10.455% | $264.6723 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.41 | 13.400% | $95.7209 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.62 | 7.492% | $49.0379 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.13 | $769.2909 | $769.30 | $769.25 | $769.20 | |