| 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 | $160.39 | 3.725% | $166.3645 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.42 | 10.699% | $80.1682 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.73 | 10.764% | $127.0795 | $127.08 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.46 | 8.378% | $20.0066 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.49 | 4.610% | $8.8814 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.48 | 8.542% | $135.1131 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.63 | 3.259% | $20.2697 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.60 | $557.8830 | $557.88 | $557.85 | $558.00 | |