| 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 | $153.50 | 7.500% | $165.0125 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.53 | 10.840% | $207.8583 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.47 | 9.418% | $43.1873 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.42 | 11.364% | $261.0595 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.32 | 11.522% | $67.2701 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.26 | 11.283% | $175.0036 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.57 | 3.860% | $49.4062 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.07 | $968.7975 | $968.80 | $968.75 | $968.90 | |