| 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 | $147.77 | 11.874% | $165.3162 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.68 | 7.235% | $30.755 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.94 | 6.473% | $29.7486 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.26 | 3.642% | $165.0602 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.28 | 10.403% | $259.7562 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.66 | 10.221% | $84.4954 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.30 | 12.104% | $273.8701 | $273.87 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.89 | $1,009.0017 | $1,009.02 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.10 | |