| 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 | $160.35 | 3.815% | $166.4674 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.34 | 11.623% | $119.8161 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.37 | 10.375% | $137.2734 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.70 | 7.124% | $48.9557 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.62 | 12.372% | $267.0183 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.30 | 6.844% | $110.3699 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.27 | 5.582% | $138.5975 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.95 | $988.4983 | $988.51 | $988.40 | $988.60 | |