| 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 | $149.37 | 11.103% | $165.9546 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.28 | 11.326% | $43.7289 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.34 | 9.249% | $48.441 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.55 | 5.740% | $27.0166 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.57 | 11.169% | $48.4363 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.28 | 5.183% | $63.4043 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.46 | 13.321% | $198.833 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.85 | $595.8147 | $595.81 | $595.85 | $595.70 | |