| 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 | $162.50 | 3.843% | $168.7449 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.45 | 7.743% | $8.0269 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.27 | 12.621% | $22.8283 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.69 | 4.499% | $109.4 | $109.40 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.47 | 10.597% | $129.9183 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.84 | 4.330% | $259.6148 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.25 | 11.476% | $130.7056 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $829.2388 | $829.24 | $829.25 | $829.10 | |