| 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 | $150.89 | 11.510% | $168.2574 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.32 | 9.826% | $91.507 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.25 | 7.584% | $101.3979 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.32 | 8.592% | $150.2045 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.47 | 3.630% | $116.5527 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.92 | 11.303% | $49.9973 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.45 | 5.434% | $177.6036 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.62 | $855.5204 | $855.52 | $855.50 | $855.60 | |