| 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 | $157.26 | 5.798% | $166.3779 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.35 | 12.318% | $7.1322 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.89 | 10.705% | $193.612 | $193.61 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.55 | 11.488% | $134.3988 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.49 | 4.547% | $75.7861 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.59 | 12.121% | $178.9339 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.99 | 5.299% | $29.4732 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.12 | $785.7141 | $785.71 | $785.75 | $785.70 | |