| 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 | $162.32 | 3.791% | $168.4736 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.50 | 13.186% | $17.5438 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.65 | 6.758% | $148.02 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.49 | 4.344% | $18.2498 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.48 | 10.527% | $114.3733 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.59 | 11.188% | $132.9697 | $132.97 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.30 | 9.647% | $209.7547 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.33 | $809.3849 | $809.37 | $809.30 | $809.40 | |