| 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 | $160.34 | 3.204% | $165.4773 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.43 | 7.222% | $70.1554 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.58 | 5.306% | $165.9412 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.39 | 10.160% | $220.7496 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.95 | 8.642% | $60.7852 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.69 | 7.774% | $88.0406 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.62 | 3.823% | $52.5552 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.00 | $823.7045 | $823.72 | $823.75 | $823.70 | |