| 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 | $161.25 | 3.864% | $167.4807 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.84 | 13.643% | $89.5961 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.26 | 11.626% | $37.1268 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 3.636% | $12.001 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.49 | 13.488% | $152.63 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.45 | 10.720% | $224.1526 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.82 | 8.609% | $124.7049 | $124.70 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.69 | $807.6921 | $807.69 | $807.75 | $807.70 | |