| 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 | $149.27 | 13.637% | $169.6259 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.29 | 7.721% | $80.0259 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.53 | 12.479% | $80.4562 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.27 | 10.780% | $65.6593 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.71 | 8.674% | $173.5632 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.29 | 13.188% | $147.4726 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.58 | 6.142% | $248.9879 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.94 | $965.7910 | $965.80 | $965.80 | $965.90 | |