| 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 | $147.99 | 13.595% | $168.1092 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.75 | 9.792% | $21.6839 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 3.599% | $25.216 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.98 | 4.730% | $134.0335 | $134.03 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.36 | 13.548% | $101.4665 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.92 | 6.826% | $29.8258 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.58 | 3.418% | $99.8811 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.92 | $580.2160 | $580.22 | $580.25 | $580.20 | |