| 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 | $149.99 | 8.330% | $162.4842 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.73 | 7.197% | $198.025 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.74 | 8.398% | $47.4133 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 8.717% | $39.6708 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.30 | 4.813% | $179.5447 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.77 | 12.541% | $148.2953 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.69 | 11.840% | $170.7685 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.71 | $946.2018 | $946.20 | $946.20 | $946.20 | |