| 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 | $150.95 | 12.245% | $169.4338 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.43 | 5.870% | $117.9709 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.40 | 3.506% | $19.0451 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.91 | 8.849% | $262.2281 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.94 | 12.540% | $7.8103 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.69 | 9.412% | $153.9317 | $153.93 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 6.671% | $257.0451 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.29 | $987.4650 | $987.47 | $987.50 | $987.30 | |