| 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 | $157.84 | 4.661% | $165.1969 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.69 | 3.231% | $158.6557 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.56 | 3.525% | $147.5852 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.94 | 7.545% | $158.0266 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.41 | 3.620% | $20.1126 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.64 | 12.474% | $33.3373 | $33.34 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 9.664% | $169.3651 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.52 | $852.2794 | $852.30 | $852.30 | $852.30 | |