| 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 | $149.57 | 12.851% | $168.7912 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.75 | 8.806% | $60.6593 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.62 | 8.851% | $215.1113 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.57 | 13.510% | $19.9437 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.51 | 5.804% | $28.0486 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.38 | 10.407% | $79.9126 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.59 | 10.251% | $35.9308 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.99 | $608.3975 | $608.39 | $608.40 | $608.30 | |