| 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 | $149.50 | 12.825% | $168.6734 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.35 | 13.153% | $119.2067 | $119.21 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.60 | 8.312% | $224.8557 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.54 | 8.178% | $8.1566 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.65 | 5.372% | $260.9538 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.49 | 5.596% | $26.9164 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.70 | 5.103% | $181.5129 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.83 | $990.2755 | $990.28 | $990.20 | $990.40 | |