| 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 | $160.92 | 4.464% | $168.1035 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.32 | 5.652% | $48.938 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.92 | 7.851% | $266.3057 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.57 | 8.321% | $79.6918 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.53 | 9.127% | $106.4316 | $106.43 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.59 | 9.167% | $155.6612 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.33 | 10.471% | $163.8616 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.18 | $988.9934 | $988.99 | $989.00 | $989.00 | |