| 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 | $150.54 | 10.758% | $166.7351 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.61 | 5.649% | $72.4858 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.46 | 6.594% | $26.0729 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.79 | 9.238% | $15.0639 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.66 | 5.523% | $23.9115 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.42 | 6.446% | $262.3042 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.88 | 12.342% | $21.2102 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.36 | $587.7836 | $587.78 | $587.75 | $587.80 | |