| 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 | $150.70 | 8.343% | $163.2729 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.80 | 9.713% | $11.849 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.84 | 10.695% | $128.2291 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.94 | 11.792% | $9.9942 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.43 | 7.566% | $35.9593 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.57 | 9.347% | $127.4658 | $127.47 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.25 | 7.190% | $235.0141 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.53 | $711.7844 | $711.78 | $711.75 | $711.80 | |