| 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 | $160.30 | 5.182% | $168.6067 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.40 | 8.659% | $68.8898 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.57 | 6.507% | $248.7684 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.85 | 4.583% | $128.4802 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.67 | 13.566% | $157.482 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.94 | 9.308% | $69.8915 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.37 | 9.480% | $38.7231 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.10 | $880.8417 | $880.84 | $880.85 | $880.90 | |