| 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 | $150.56 | 8.517% | $163.3832 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.60 | 8.663% | $136.4807 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.38 | 6.182% | $208.5202 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.40 | 7.332% | $76.635 | $76.64 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.58 | 10.704% | $186.6248 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.27 | 9.643% | $16.7425 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.33 | 11.288% | $183.9925 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.12 | $972.3789 | $972.37 | $972.40 | $972.30 | |