| 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 | $157.78 | 3.532% | $163.3528 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.68 | 5.720% | $97.9813 | $97.98 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.64 | 10.441% | $131.0272 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.61 | 6.400% | $80.449 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.40 | 13.410% | $97.9862 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.47 | 11.531% | $239.2005 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.29 | 6.457% | $59.9246 | $59.92 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.87 | $869.9216 | $869.92 | $869.95 | $869.90 | |