| 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 | $158.94 | 3.805% | $164.9877 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.53 | 3.372% | $79.1106 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.38 | 12.563% | $58.9605 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.41 | 5.175% | $88.7782 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.61 | 12.111% | $138.5804 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.69 | 13.537% | $28.0323 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.47 | 13.326% | $10.732 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.03 | $569.1817 | $569.18 | $569.25 | $569.20 | |