| 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 | $150.75 | 9.694% | $165.3637 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.76 | 11.220% | $269.9977 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.83 | 8.580% | $81.2504 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.49 | 13.600% | $167.5486 | $167.55 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.49 | 7.338% | $161.533 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 9.806% | $28.5386 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.83 | 12.315% | $173.8973 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.14 | $1,048.1293 | $1,048.13 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.10 | |