| 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 | $157.85 | 4.820% | $165.4584 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.86 | 8.241% | $114.5839 | $114.58 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.47 | 8.614% | $251.4088 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.35 | 4.473% | $104.8387 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.85 | 7.530% | $100.9169 | $100.92 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.52 | 12.408% | $30.9347 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.57 | 9.482% | $80.5459 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.47 | $848.6873 | $848.69 | $848.70 | $848.60 | |