| 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 | $162.96 | 3.417% | $168.5283 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.74 | 10.613% | $78.2476 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.97 | 9.809% | $103.1875 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.51 | 10.716% | $249.6757 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.92 | 7.400% | $69.7241 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.84 | 10.352% | $66.0346 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.78 | 13.267% | $204.7641 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.72 | $940.1619 | $940.16 | $940.20 | $940.10 | |