| 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 | $147.40 | 13.840% | $167.8002 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.36 | 8.740% | $76.5095 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.37 | 5.476% | $215.5613 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.70 | 12.279% | $137.7663 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.76 | 13.676% | $102.0356 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.80 | 7.284% | $260.4856 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.92 | 12.714% | $88.9539 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.31 | $1,049.1124 | $1,049.12 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.20 | |