| 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 | $159.73 | 3.563% | $165.4212 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.63 | 13.420% | $15.4591 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.70 | 3.511% | $170.4826 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.51 | 9.463% | $90.3179 | $90.32 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.73 | 8.790% | $86.7383 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.50 | 6.511% | $147.5177 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 8.363% | $188.1615 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.44 | $864.0983 | $864.10 | $864.05 | $864.10 | |