| 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 | $150.78 | 9.673% | $165.3649 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.48 | 5.550% | $165.1646 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.59 | 10.328% | $184.8987 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.57 | 12.367% | $17.4955 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.76 | 8.621% | $215.8951 | $215.90 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.63 | 12.339% | $169.2162 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.73 | 3.316% | $68.9428 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.54 | $986.9778 | $986.98 | $986.95 | $987.00 | |