| 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 | $150.80 | 8.868% | $164.1729 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.67 | 5.237% | $108.0468 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.30 | 9.574% | $207.4236 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.95 | 12.382% | $65.1254 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.82 | 12.342% | $58.2156 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.49 | 5.812% | $260.816 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.46 | 7.509% | $147.7819 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.49 | $1,011.5822 | $1,011.59 | $1,011.55 | $1,011.50 | |