| 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 | $159.66 | 3.507% | $165.2593 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.31 | 7.845% | $7.8835 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.29 | 9.635% | $180.1193 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.41 | 5.341% | $180.565 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.59 | 5.871% | $154.1376 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.81 | 8.370% | $207.8645 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.26 | 12.705% | $233.5924 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.33 | $1,129.4216 | $1,129.42 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.50 | |