| 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 | $163.83 | 3.476% | $169.5247 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 3.568% | $38.1959 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.43 | 10.594% | $198.4388 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.36 | 5.601% | $41.5646 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.38 | 9.842% | $173.9678 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.53 | 11.853% | $129.2238 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.82 | 8.366% | $9.5579 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.23 | $760.4735 | $760.47 | $760.40 | $760.50 | |