| 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 | $163.27 | 3.200% | $168.4946 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.64 | 9.692% | $81.8741 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.98 | 9.413% | $45.9316 | $45.93 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.63 | 8.484% | $18.0409 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.37 | 13.503% | $6.0951 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.65 | 12.588% | $222.5302 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.42 | 11.734% | $149.0755 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.96 | $692.0420 | $692.04 | $692.10 | $692.00 | |