| 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 | $158.48 | 3.786% | $164.4801 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.51 | 7.708% | $199.8091 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.69 | 11.403% | $70.9526 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.50 | 4.753% | $170.2236 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.63 | 9.713% | $61.0333 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.73 | 5.329% | $32.3676 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.81 | 13.199% | $199.0152 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.35 | $897.8815 | $897.88 | $897.85 | $897.90 | |