| 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 | $150.97 | 9.779% | $165.7334 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.73 | 9.374% | $218.4527 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.73 | 11.108% | $68.587 | $68.59 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.28 | 10.565% | $244.6582 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.78 | 10.633% | $186.7264 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.35 | 7.365% | $115.2563 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.63 | 11.815% | $118.1102 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.47 | $1,117.5242 | $1,117.53 | $1,117.55 | $1,117.60 | |