| 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 | $158.58 | 4.659% | $165.9682 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.80 | 12.392% | $217.8157 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.73 | 9.669% | $50.1516 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.96 | 4.436% | $57.398 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.55 | 7.222% | $138.9061 | $138.91 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.37 | 13.703% | $44.7649 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.80 | 7.343% | $185.4887 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.79 | $860.4932 | $860.50 | $860.45 | $860.60 | |