| 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 | $160.78 | 3.276% | $166.0472 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.79 | 12.834% | $53.9234 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.64 | 8.268% | $41.8348 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.55 | 8.659% | $114.6896 | $114.69 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.65 | 6.612% | $28.4121 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.34 | 7.544% | $28.3271 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.42 | 3.404% | $156.5743 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.17 | $589.8085 | $589.80 | $589.80 | $589.70 | |