| 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 | $152.76 | 5.285% | $160.8334 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.85 | 5.811% | $16.771 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.62 | 6.461% | $259.3603 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.44 | 7.828% | $188.0952 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.45 | 5.443% | $24.7264 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.61 | 12.789% | $158.5926 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.28 | 13.180% | $54.6433 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.01 | $863.0222 | $863.02 | $863.05 | $863.00 | |