| 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 | $150.62 | 12.850% | $169.9747 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.80 | 8.582% | $105.1074 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.54 | 11.493% | $233.6224 | $233.62 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.54 | 6.643% | $8.0409 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.89 | 10.280% | $41.7851 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.81 | 3.367% | $222.0427 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.99 | 7.594% | $159.2284 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.19 | $939.8016 | $939.80 | $939.80 | $939.70 | |