| 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 | $159.59 | 3.684% | $165.4693 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 9.702% | $52.2401 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.99 | 8.855% | $238.3816 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.59 | 6.340% | $31.466 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.54 | 10.619% | $206.3487 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.95 | 6.255% | $157.2043 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.77 | 10.725% | $113.7921 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.05 | $964.9021 | $964.90 | $964.90 | $964.90 | |