| 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 | $159.69 | 3.455% | $165.2073 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.52 | 8.752% | $42.9788 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.41 | 3.296% | $177.0597 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.41 | 11.554% | $42.8479 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.37 | 8.704% | $61.2764 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.49 | 8.419% | $66.6668 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.89 | 8.635% | $68.3206 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.78 | $624.3575 | $624.37 | $624.35 | $624.40 | |