| 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 | $158.77 | 4.524% | $165.9528 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.37 | 5.415% | $153.2418 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.64 | 6.718% | $84.9902 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.45 | 6.170% | $62.0564 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.67 | 9.464% | $94.8724 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.69 | 8.275% | $261.6898 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.99 | 3.640% | $55.9552 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.58 | $878.7586 | $878.76 | $878.75 | $878.90 | |