| 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 | $151.83 | 9.441% | $166.1643 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.80 | 11.285% | $58.7585 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.67 | 3.313% | $9.9904 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.99 | 11.628% | $14.5005 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.26 | 4.651% | $58.8767 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.46 | 8.748% | $216.9088 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.99 | 11.797% | $48.0615 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.00 | $573.2607 | $573.26 | $573.25 | $573.40 | |