| 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 | $150.26 | 12.305% | $168.7495 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.30 | 10.469% | $182.6053 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.50 | 13.426% | $233.0904 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.72 | 8.649% | $272.4048 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.76 | 3.340% | $145.4614 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.51 | 7.285% | $93.8851 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.88 | 5.107% | $25.0996 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.93 | $1,121.2961 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.30 | |