| 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 | $157.62 | 6.218% | $167.4208 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.50 | 12.340% | $20.7829 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.75 | 4.200% | $172.7115 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.98 | 7.831% | $161.7249 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.94 | 9.716% | $49.3064 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.70 | 13.354% | $67.6723 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.62 | 12.596% | $204.4969 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.11 | $844.1157 | $844.11 | $844.05 | $844.10 | |