| 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 | $161.50 | 3.769% | $167.5869 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.54 | 3.331% | $176.2207 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.73 | 5.489% | $164.278 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.86 | 9.438% | $6.4131 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.46 | 13.546% | $11.8769 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.56 | 12.349% | $257.9084 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.48 | 7.225% | $131.3292 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.13 | $915.6132 | $915.62 | $915.65 | $915.60 | |