| 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 | $165.86 | 3.765% | $172.1046 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 5.201% | $17.4739 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.34 | 7.777% | $55.3327 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.33 | 8.146% | $114.9916 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.57 | 10.541% | $268.1393 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.64 | 5.488% | $192.6633 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.58 | 13.187% | $38.0082 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.93 | $858.7136 | $858.70 | $858.70 | $858.70 | |