| 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 | $165.35 | 4.238% | $172.3575 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.46 | 3.601% | $75.0693 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.36 | 5.542% | $101.7003 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.92 | 3.588% | $36.1729 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.26 | 10.574% | $159.5141 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.32 | 3.659% | $129.9055 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.73 | 9.171% | $164.5534 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.40 | $839.2730 | $839.27 | $839.20 | $839.40 | |