| 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 | $164.56 | 3.684% | $170.6224 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.88 | 7.835% | $102.3138 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.41 | 10.441% | $51.2557 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 12.843% | $162.8324 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.41 | 11.123% | $22.6802 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.64 | 3.856% | $207.3381 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.75 | 9.678% | $65.5326 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.95 | $782.5752 | $782.57 | $782.60 | $782.50 | |