| 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 | $159.84 | 3.664% | $165.6965 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.63 | 12.852% | $62.7796 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.47 | 6.316% | $48.3419 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 9.701% | $171.6601 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.42 | 12.129% | $91.2954 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.62 | 8.717% | $80.0375 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.33 | 3.433% | $17.9249 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.79 | $637.7359 | $637.74 | $637.75 | $637.70 | |