| 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 | $162.95 | 3.627% | $168.8602 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.27 | 12.802% | $16.0968 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.50 | 13.656% | $233.5631 | $233.56 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.51 | 11.575% | $34.0415 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.75 | 4.550% | $230.7941 | $230.79 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.50 | 5.801% | $60.8356 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.58 | 12.220% | $236.3129 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.06 | $980.5042 | $980.50 | $980.50 | $980.50 | |