| 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 | $152.67 | 8.844% | $166.1721 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.48 | 8.171% | $37.2974 | $37.30 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.79 | 5.612% | $251.1348 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.51 | 6.791% | $71.0267 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.75 | 8.741% | $140.004 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.36 | 5.830% | $74.462 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.52 | 11.404% | $230.0715 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.08 | $970.1685 | $970.16 | $970.15 | $970.20 | |