| 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 | $163.89 | 3.440% | $169.5278 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.87 | 6.194% | $83.7552 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.87 | 10.804% | $65.2303 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.99 | 12.793% | $116.1655 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.70 | 9.732% | $39.1743 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.54 | 3.633% | $91.7567 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.78 | 5.553% | $115.8761 | $115.88 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.64 | $681.4859 | $681.50 | $681.50 | $681.60 | |