| 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 | $157.32 | 5.760% | $166.3816 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.49 | 3.725% | $151.9468 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.60 | 13.173% | $163.6482 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.29 | 4.798% | $40.1272 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.59 | 8.298% | $132.7625 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.75 | 8.704% | $30.1654 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.94 | 11.543% | $194.0179 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.98 | $879.0496 | $879.06 | $879.05 | $879.00 | |