| 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 | $150.32 | 10.381% | $165.9247 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 5.761% | $51.2518 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.25 | 10.656% | $272.4904 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.70 | 12.728% | $189.0449 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.97 | 12.114% | $103.1112 | $103.11 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.91 | 11.344% | $52.2315 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.57 | 5.601% | $228.7001 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.18 | $1,062.7546 | $1,062.74 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.70 | |