| 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 | $160.82 | 3.370% | $166.2396 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.59 | 10.127% | $180.1568 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.32 | 4.689% | $85.1331 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.51 | 5.225% | $29.9996 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.99 | 3.538% | $235.0209 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.55 | 4.143% | $5.7799 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.56 | 4.594% | $150.1551 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.34 | $852.4850 | $852.49 | $852.50 | $852.50 | |